Council rejected a request for $725,000 for a new feasibility study
Staff are starting over after $2.2 million already spent on designs
The City will need to borrow funding in order to build a new pool
Victoria residents want Victoria city councillors to prioritize building a new Crystal Pool facility
Karmen McNamara wants the City of Victoria to prioritize replacing the pool with its original design
The City is considering two alternative sites for the new Crystal Pool and Wellness facility
Council is leaning towards moving the facility to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena parking lot
Save-On-Foods Memorial parking lot still up for discussion as a location
The 66-year old club owns the building, but sits on city land
Considering other vendors could cost Victoria first year of provincial and federal funding
Karmen McNamara says an extended closure of the recreation facility would be ‘devastating’
Neighbourhood backlash pushes council to consider alternate locations
Delayed dates for federal funding infringes on the Gas Tax Fund deadline
The new wellness centre aims to increase visits by 35 per cent over current facility
Underground parking with housing units above to be considered for existing lot
Delays could cost the City of Victoria up to $500,000/month more in construction costs
Visitors to open house see plans for fitness facility, main pool with movable floor
