Public Update: Update: Status of Milton Centennial Pool

 May 1, 2024:  The Milton Centennial Pool suffered significant damage in the unprecedented rainfall and flash flooding events in July 2023. As a result, the pool was closed to assess the damage and make repairs.

Unfortunately, repair work was not able to be completed in the Fall of 2023 and when staff uncovered the pool in April 2024, additional damage had occurred over the winter months. At the April 16, 2024 Special Council Meeting the condition of the Milton Centennial Pool was discussed with Council. Staff were directed to engage industry experts to evaluate what repairs the 57-year-old pool would require. Staff returned during the April 29, 2024  Special Council Meeting to advise that the estimate received from experts to repair and reopen the pool was anticipated to be between $100,000 to $150,000, and take at least 12 weeks to complete.

As a result, the Milton Centennial Pool will not open in 2024. Municipal staff will work on options for Council’s consideration about the future of this pool. Staff will also continue to take the required steps for the new large heated outdoor pool, proposed to be constructed by Queens Place Emera Centre.

North Queens Aquatic Centre is expected to continue regular operations in 2024 and staff are exploring options for expanding opportunities to serve residents.

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The Region of Queens Municipality owns, maintains, and operates two outdoor aquatic facilities. The North Queens Aquatic Centre is located at 9780 Highway #8, Caledonia. The Milton Centennial Pool, located at 287 Highway #8, Milton, is closed for the 2024 season due to significant damage. North Queens Aquatic Centre is a seasonal facility; open late June to late August, annually offering the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program, for youth aged 4 months to teen, and general swims.

Aquatic Program Refund Policy

All refunds will have a $5.00 administration charge.

Refund requests made prior to 4 p.m. the Friday before the swimming lesson session begins, will be issued for any reason, less the $5.00 administration charge.

Refund requests made after 4p.m. the Friday before the swimming lesson session begins will only be issued for medical reasons of the participant, supported by a medical certificate, or for special circumstances.

Once a swimming lesson session has begun refunds will only be issued for medical reasons of the participant supported by a medical certificate or for special circumstances, at a pro-rated rate, based on the number of day/classes that have passed, minus the $5.00 administration charge.

Refund requests can be made verbally. A request in writing may be required at the discretion of the Director of Recreation and Community Facilities.

When a program is cancelled by the Department or changed by the Department after registration in such a manner that it is no longer acceptable to the registrant, the Department will make a full refund, and the $5.00 administration charge will not be applied.