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... to swim or not to swim Jane Jagelewski, representing the
Town's Community Services, presented a public meeting schedule regarding
the issue centered around the possible construction of a municipal
swimming pool.
"Residents are being invited to attend two upcoming meetings, on
December 1st and December 9th, to express their views regarding the
possibility of constructing a new municipal swimming pool facility,"
explained Jagelewski. "Whether they agree or disagree with the concept,
whether they would or would not be users of a swimming pool facility,
residents should come out and express their opinions." The present pool
used by the community is located at the local high school, Saugeen
District Secondary School (SDSS) but, according to the Bluewater
schoolboard, it will not be part of any renovation or new build school
in the future.
The next two meetings scheduled are part of a five phase planning
process where potential amenities and site options will be discussed. At
the beginning of each of the public meetings, the options raised will be
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- Pool facility attached to the Plex Arena
- Pool/Multi-Purpose facility attached to the Plex Arena
- Pool facility on a stand-alone site
- Pool/Multi-Purpose facility on a stand-alone site
- Pool facility on Fenton Lands owned by the Town of Saugeen
Shores
Councillor Diane Huber said that she was very
concerned about the way the entire swimming pool issue was being
presented to the public. "The ball seems to be rolling and I think
it's very important to let people know that we have not, repeat not,
decided to build a pool. We are being presented with three sets of
options and asking 'what do you want'? At some point we need to have
a fundamental discussion and I think it's critical to tell the
public at what phase a decision will be made."
Mayor Mike Smith said that the Town was giving the public every
opportunity put forward their input. "The discussion of whether we
go any further is something we have to find out. We have to find out
if there is, or isn't, any public support for this project."
Jagelewski affirmed that the town will continue to fact find before
any decisions are made.
Councillor Victoria Serda said that people who are not in favour
should also plan on attending. "We need community feedback as there
is no point in going ahead with a project this size if there is no
community support."
For full meeting details see Event Planner.
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