Thompson Local News

Norplex Pool Closed Permanently

You'll have to do without access to a pool for the foreseeable future.

 

The City of Thompson announced this morning that the Norplex Pool is permanently closed, effective immediately.

 

The decision was made by City Council last night after an engineering review revealed critical safety issues with the pool's infrastructure that posed an imminent risk to employees and the public.

 

Those issues include serious structural problems with changing room ceilings and the water slide support beams, electrical vulnerabilities in the change rooms and other parts of the facility, as well as urgent ventilation issues.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook said in an open letter that Council will be organizing an open house for the public to voice their opinion on the situation.

 

She added that the City is already starting to work on plans for a new pool facility.

 

Those who worked at the pool will be offered new jobs within the City of Thompson, and everyone who has paid for use of the pool will receive a refund within 30 days.

 

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