Pool crisis: Ontario’s struggle to meet surging demand

by tanya_martins_2 | February 5, 2025 4:49 pm

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The demand for access to public pools in Ontario has increased, with long waitlists, overcrowded facilities, and scarce pool availability becoming more common in recent years.

According to a report by Global News,[2] the Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario (ASC) is advocating for more action to be taken, stating Ontario does not have enough pools to meet the growing population.

The city operates 123 pools and offers more than 200,000 registered swim spaces each year. Despite high demand, a few recreational pools are currently closed for repairs.

Other cities, such as Ottawa and Sudbury, also face challenges as they struggle to keep up with high demand.

With demand growing and many pools needing repairs, the pressure on current facilities remains high.

Source URL: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/pool-crisis-ontarios-struggle-to-meet-surging-demand/

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