It will be another two weeks until the Aquaplex will be reopened to the public.
The Aquaplex modernization project continues to move forward, however recent challenges mean the opening of the new Aquaplex will be delayed. Originally slated for a November 1 opening, the new opening date will be November 16.
“The contractor has had to deal with a number of issues; primarily with fittings, and this has unfortunately put us behind schedule,” explained Darryl Drohomerski, “these failures have affected the whole schedule; as when one task is not completed on time it can impact on the bigger schedule”.
The Town of Drumheller will extend the length of Aquaplex memberships by the length of the closure. “We recognize the inconvenience that the closure of the indoor pool will cause regular users and want to apologize for the delay,” says Paul Salvatore, Director of Community Services.
The Drumheller Aquaplex originally opened in 1975 and 42 years later, there have been various upgrades. The 2017 Modernization is by far the most extensive update of the facility.
The newly modernized Aquaplex will feature a gradual entry pool basin, new hot-tub and steam room in addition to fresh new floors and surfaces. These improvements will help to reduce maintenance costs in addition to improving the overall aquatics experience.
