Community welcomes historic pool reopening
Several years and more tan $4 million later the historic 80 year old Sherbrook Pool has officially reopened with a new name. Now know as the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool the revamped facility began programming as of Monday January 9, 2017.
Several funding partners were on hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony including Manitoba Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox, Mayor Brian Bowman and Chris Preston, President, Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg
“The Sherbrook Pool has been an integral part of this community for many years,” said Cox. “We are pleased that the project is ready to go and people in this neighbourhood are able to enjoy the recreation services it provides.”
Funding for the renovation of the pool facilities were provided by:
- $1 million from the Province through the Manitoba/Winnipeg Infrastructure Agreement,
- Over $421,000 in cost-shared funding through the Building Communities Initiative II (BCI II), a joint agreement between the Province and the City,
- Provincial funding provided through Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations,
- Approximately $1.7 million from the City of Winnipeg, and
- $1 million from the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg through the Sponsor Winnipeg program.
“Community gathering places like the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool are an integral part of what keeps our communities strong and it’s great to finally have this resource available to community members once again.” said Mayor Bowman.
The pool closed in 2012 after it was learned that there were structural issues with the building. Over the past four years the building had repairs to the roof, support beams, pool tank, mechanical repairs to the water service, drains, heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Electricaland fire alarm systems were also upgraded as were the change rooms, washrooms, showers and building entrance.
-News4 Staff-
