50 Meter Pool needed in North Vancouver

Here is the latest information from NVRCC on re-opening plans for North Vancouver Recreation Centres.

Harry Jerome Pool Fact #2 Estimated operating cost of 10 lane 26.5 metre pool $1 Million plus annually based on Penticton pool data Estimated cost of 8 lane 50 metre pool - $1.2 million or less. Note: Kamloops 50 metre (Canada Games Pool) operating cost is approx $800,000 in 2016... Present day Harry Jerome pool operating cost approx. $800, 000. Operating costs shared 60%/40% District to City based on users What makes more financial sense??

Your personal Invite: Council Meeting March 9, 2020. Starts at 6:00 pm We URGENTLY need a strong show of support from our aquatics users and a few people to speak at the public input section of the meeting. This will be our only opportunity to provide input prior to the meeting. If you can attend, we encourage everyone to Wear Blue.... Public Input Session Starts at 6:00 pm Sign-up in lobby outside Council Chamber 5:30 5:55 pm Each person can speak for a maximum of 2 Minutes Do not expect any reply or questions from council during the public input session. Harry Jerome Report is Item 12.

Harry Jerome Pool fact #1 Did you know that 60% of the operating cost of the Harry Jerome Recreational facility is funded by the District of North Vancouver, and 40% is funded by the City of North Vancouver. This is part of the cost sharing arrangement between the two North Vancouver municipalities.

From Pool to Puddle- pool slated to be cut in half On Monday March 9th, the City of North Vancouver Council will entertain a motion to reduce to previously approved 50-meter pool to a small 25-meter pool contrary to the wish of the majority of city residence. North Shore Residences are asked to take action and encourage Councillors to stat representing the residences whom they SERVICE and are paid by. Stop playing politics. Build what is really required. Link to March 9th... agenda Package starts at page 163 https://www.cnv.org/your-government/council-meetings