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Aquatic Center: The City Council is moving forward!

At last night’s public meeting, the City Council of Vaudreuil-Dorion adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Quebec government’s Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure (PAFIRS) for the construction of a aquatic complex. This project constitutes Phase 2 of the municipal hub and will be built right next to the building housing the library and city hall, between the public square and the railroad tracks.

This aquatic complex will address the glaring shortage of aquatic facilities in the region. Currently, the only pool available to residents is the one on the Cité-des-Jeunes campus, which the City shares with the Centre de services scolaire des Trois-Lacs. Built in the 1980s, it no longer meets the needs of the current population in terms of availability and space to offer classes, open swim sessions, and time slots dedicated to organizations.

“Over the past year, people have spoken to us extensively about the future aquatic complex. This is a facility that our residents of all ages have been eagerly awaiting. We have chosen to make it a priority, which is why we decided to restart the project,” said Mayor Paul Dumoulin.

It’s worth noting that the City has been working on this project for many years. As early as 2018, teams visited aquatic facilities across Quebec, spoke with organizations to understand their needs, and developed the functional and technical specifications. An initial application for financial support was submitted in 2019 under the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure— Component 1, followed by a second in 2023; unfortunately, neither was selected due to the very high number of projects received by the government. The City will submit its project for a third time by June 22.

The Project

The aquatic complex project will include three pools: a 10-lane (25-meter) competition pool that meets provincial standards, an 8-lane (25-meter) teaching pool, and a 4-lane (25-meter) recreational pool with a beach-style entry, 4 diving boards (1 m and 3 m), a universal changing room, and bleachers seating 320 people.

“We want these aquatic facilities to be accessible to as many people as possible. According to our projections, by 2031, 9,000 homes will be located within one kilometer. Located near two elementary schools and numerous senior housing complexes, the complex will be accessible to a diverse range of users, whether on foot or by bike, seven days a week, both during the day and in the evening,” adds Mr. Dumoulin. In addition to benefiting the entire community, these high-quality facilities will be able to host provincial-level sporting events.

The Budget

Originally estimated at $39 million in 2019, the project budget has now been revised to approximately $80 million. Should the government approve the proposal, the City could receive up to $20 million in financial assistance, which is the maximum amount available.

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