The Town of Saugeen Shores has broken ground on construction for the Aquatic and Wellness Centre (AWC).
Members of Town Council gathered with golden shovels to symbolize the beginning of the construction period.
"I am so excited that construction is starting on this new, accessible space for fitness, sports, and leisure activities in our community," said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. "We've waited a long time to replace our existing pool with a new facility, providing opportunities for both high-level competition and every day fitness. It's one more way that Saugeen Shores is making life better for everyone who lives here."
The energy efficient facility will be beside the Saugeen Shores Community Complex and incorporating part of the building.
It will include a modern accessible aquatic facility with an eight lane 25-metre pool, a leisure/therapy pool, a designated viewing area, a gym, fitness studio, conditioning centre, a walking/running track, accessible washrooms, changerooms, meeting spaces, and customer service areas.
The project is being supported by the town's Legacy Fund. The municipality is also privately fundraising and seeking federal and provincial support for the project.
More information can be found here.
