Building More Aquatic Centres in Ontario
The Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario has developed Building More Aquatic Centres in Ontario, a white paper designed to support government and industry stakeholders in planning for Ontario’s future sport and community infrastructure.
The white paper calls for a dedicated provincial fund to support the construction of 50m pools, development of regional recreation centres, and the creation of best practices for design, operations, and revenue generation.
Access the full white paper here.
Key White Paper recommendations:
Building More Aquatic Centres in Ontario sets out a series of actionable recommendations designed to help the Government of Ontario prioritize and streamline investment in aquatic infrastructure across the province. Key recommendations include:
- Establish a dedicated provincial fund and provincial intake process for municipalities and provincial sport organizations to apply to build 50m pools and other regionally significant sport infrastructure.
- Develop an application process to ensure strategic placement of aquatic centres in underserved areas.
- Partner with municipalities and organizations like the Aquatic Sports Council to create best-practice guides for pool construction and operation.
- Update Ontario’s building and public pool regulations to incorporate modern standards for water quality and operational efficiency.
About the Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario (ASC)
The ASC is a leading voice for aquatic sports across Ontario, representing Ontario Water Polo, Swim Ontario, Ontario Artistic Swimming, Lifesaving Society, Parks and Recreation Ontario, and Dive Ontario.
ASC supports the advancement and design of aquatic sport infrastructure in Ontario, helping to provide the next generation of Ontarians with enhanced access to quality, well-designed pools.
