Town Council will reach out to the public on what next steps should be taken with the aquatic centre in Kindersley. It was the main topic discussed at the Town Council meeting held at the Town Administrative Office on Monday evening, and Council members discussed the two options available for the swimming pool: reburfish the current pool or tear it down and build a new one.

The option of refurbishing the closed pool is an idea some members of Council are pushing for. A refurbished pool would be less expensive in costs, and if renovations start this year, the pool could be ready by spring 2017. Members of Council mentioned how this option would see the pool potentially last for only 5-10 years, a number which makes some Council members worried considering the point of investing money in the pool would be for longevity. Council member Bob McTaggart stated the refurbishment project would cost approximately $630,000, and added the R.M. of Kindersley are willing to contribute up to $200,000 or 33 per cent of the costs to refurbish the closed pool. The Town of Kindersley would only need to cover $430,000 in this situation.

A concern mentioned about the option to refurbish the old pool is whether the costs would rise above $630,000 when the construction process would begin - a potential situation if new problems arise during the renovations. Council member McTaggart reassured everyone the costs would not escalate past $630,000, and the problems will have to be dealt with anyways whether Council choose to refurbish the old pool or build a brand new centre. The current pool has been closed since June 23rd, 2014. If Council decides to wait and build a new pool, residents of Kindersley would have to wait at least five years until anything was started. The new pool would involve higher costs, but could last for a longer time.

Those members who are for the option of refurbishing the pool stated how the children of Kindersley deserve an aquatic centre for their leisure activities. McTaggart said how the project would have to be fueled by the community: volunteers lending a hand to complete the project, local businesses showing support and aiding with skills and equipment. Overall, community participation would be necessary for the success of the refurbishment project.

Town Council has decided to give themselves a couple weeks to think about the matter before their next scheduled meeting for June 27th. In the meantime, the town will reach out to residents for public input through an online survey on which option they find will benefit Kindersley the most in the long run.