Kerrobert Pool Boiler Update: Not good news
By Bobbi Hebron
Kerrobert Recreation Director
In conversations with our contractors the news is not good for either boiler yet.
Parts arrived for both this past week after waiting 3 weeks to arrive. The wrong parts were sent for the Big Pool and the Paddling Pool problem was misdiagnosed. New parts have already been ordered.
Our staff share your frustration and disappointment. These boilers were purchased new in 2018. We were told that last years problem at the Paddling Pool was a supply issue and the correct part eventually arrived. There were no problems in the fall of 2022.
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The Rec Board and Council will be reviewing what the next step should be.
In the meantime, daily pool temperatures remain close to lake temperature. Hot days, the water warms up more. They can range anywhere 67 to 73 degrees. The Public Health Inspector tells us it is safe to be open to the public.
The kids visiting the pool still enjoy the water. We find they take breaks and jump back in. We have had up to 90 people visiting in one day and certainly our free swim and Twoonie Tuesdays are the busiest.
The first session of Lessons begin July 4. Lessons always include deck time to learn about water safety so kids will not be required to stay in the pool the entire session if they are cold. However, if you would like to reschedule, please call the pool at 834-2610. If you would like to receive a refund on lessons, please call the Town office at 834-2361.
If you purchased a season pass and wish to discuss a portion of a refund, please call the Town Office.
Further discussions about the future of our over 50 year pool must begin soon! Previous attempts to start a Pool Committee have not garnered interest. The Rec Board has a pool reserve fund and decisions must be made on how to use it. We hope the community will weigh in on this important topic by getting involved and calling the Rec Office at 834-2344 to get a new committee started. We look forward to hearing from you.