Winnipeg, MB – The Bonivital Pool (1215 Archibald St.) has re-opened to the public following significant facility upgrades, including mechanical and structural repairs that required the pool to close on January 1, 2020.
“As the City begins reopening pools, it’s great to see the Bonivital Pool upgrades ready just in time,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “The much-needed upgrades will help ensure residents have access to aquatic fun and wellness today and well into the future.”
The $2.9 million project funded through the City’s capital budget included concrete repairs and retiling of the pool deck and tank, as well as upgrades to the pool filtration system and the Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system which regulates the humidity in the building.
“I’m excited to see Bonivital Pool open once again and being enjoyed by our residents,” said Sherri Rollins, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks. “This facility is loved by the community and I’m happy that the upgrades will allow it to be used by many generations.”
“This undertaking will leave us with a legacy of a beautiful, functional, and improved Bonivital pool for all the residents of south-east Winnipeg for decades to come,” said Matt Allard, Councillor for St. Boniface.
Due to current COVID-19 public health restrictions, Bonivital Pool will operate at 25 percent capacity for aquatic sports groups, lane swimming, aquatic fitness classes, and limited public swimming.
For more information about the City’s indoor pools, see winnipeg.ca/pools.
For more information on the City’s response to COVID-19, see: winnipeg.ca/COVID-19.