Whereas Caledon Central Pool was demolished in 2014 due to heavy mold growth and structural issues related to the rood and exterior walls;
Whereas the Northwest Caledon Indoor Recreation Facility Reserve Fund was created to support an indoor recreation facility in Ward 1 to meet community needs resulting from the closure of the Caledon Central Pool and has $1,038,350.16 in the reserve;
Whereas Caledon’s population is estimated to grow to 160,000 residents by 2041 and the 2017 Facility Needs Assessment Study recommends one indoor aquatics centre per 25,000 population;
Whereas since the loss of the Caledon Central Pool, residents in Ward 1 have expressed a need and desire to have an indoor aquatics centre to support community recreation as seen in other neighbourhoods within the Town;
Whereas the Age Friendly Caledon Plan states ‘the Town of Caledon will build, support and advocate for local programs that promote social participant with an emphasis on health (and) friendship’;
Whereas Community Service staff have identified an increase in requests to offer therapeutic programs such as specialized therapy classes in an aquatic setting;
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of constructing and operating a community/therapeutic pool in Ward 1 and report back on potential locations, proposed budget and projected usership.