Swimmers will soon be splashing around in the waters of the Aquarena pool once again.
The provincial government will be providing $400,000, and Memorial University will be providing $200,000 to reopen the facility for the first time since the shutdown in March.
.@PremierofNL @FureyAndrew announces $400,000, and a contribution from @MemorialU of $200,000 to reopen the Aquarena @theworksnl @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/8Dsdu59547
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) September 29, 2020
Premier Andrew Furey called the facility an important fixture in his life for many years, saying it’s “more than just a pool, it’s a community.”
The announcement means swimming organizations—such as the Legends Swim Club—will be able resume practice in a regulation length pool.
Connie duffett of the legends swim team says they are thrilled with the announcement @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/O8kbFzbJPl
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) September 29, 2020
Connie Duffett represents that organization. The team is thrilled with the announcement, and she says that the Aquarena is an important piece of infrastructure that supports the physical and mental health of thousands across the province.
The pool is set to reopen by mid-October.
.@FureyAndrew @PremierofNL says they hope to have the pool open again by mid October @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/rTBNjP3Fqg
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) September 29, 2020
