Council committee extends possible lifeline to Thames Pool
London, Ont. city councillors want more information and more opportunities for public input before making a final decision about the future of Thames Pool.
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London, Ont. city councillors want more information and more opportunities for public input before making a final decision about the future of Thames Pool.
Members of the Community and Protective Services (CAPS) Committee voted Tuesday evening to have multiple reports brought forward on the possible future of the pool.
The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) is expressing concern about city staff’s failure to consult with stakeholders before recommending that Thames Pool be decommissioned.
An online campaign to save Thames Pool from permanent closure is gaining momentum, however, CTV News London has learned that another public pool near the river faces similar risks from fluctuating water levels.
Questions are emerging a day after city staff recommended permanently closing Thames Pool on Ridout Street. A $4 million rebuild in 2009 was supposed to keep the aquatic facility operating for decades.