Angela Coughlan Pool will be closed for renovations beginning in April 2019 and is scheduled to re-open in the spring of 2020.
Work will include essential structural and mechanical upgrades as well as renovations to the existing changerooms.
This project page will be updated on a regular basis.
UPDATE: thank you to the individuals and groups who came to the drop-in information session. Questions and comments can still be submitted through the online form below.
An open house will be scheduled for the community to see the new space when the construction is complete.
Anyone with questions or comments can submit them through this online form.
Project Manager
Jennifer Johnson
905-335-7600, ext. 7358
jennifer.johnson@burlington.ca
Project Lead - Community Use
Rob Axiak
Manager of Recreation Services
905-335-7600, ext. 7353
rob.axiak@burlington.ca
Renovation Overview
The renovation project will include the following:
- Partial pool deck replacement around the lap pool
- Retiling of the lap-pool deck
- Lap pool tank repairs
- Replace HVAC and upgrade dehumidification system
- New LED lighting
- Plumbing improvements
- Changeroom renovation
Changeroom Renovation
Inclusivity is an important value to the City of Burlington. Through the Strategic Plan, the City of Burlington has identified a “Safe and Inclusive Community” as one of its strategic goals. The renovation to the changeroom supports this goal by addressing equity and inclusivity for every member of our community. The new inclusive change space will provide fully private change and/or shower areas for all, removing the need to have designated “Men’s” or “Women’s” changerooms, including:
- Fully private change and shower areas with seating and hooks for hanging personal items
- Common areas open to everyone where clothing is mandatory
Images courtesy of Lennox Architects
Virtual Tour
View a virtual tour of the inclusive change space at Angela Coughlan Pool to see the fully private change and shower areas and the clothing-mandatory common areas such as sinks, mirrors, showers with dividers (rinse-stations) and lockers. Original video created by and adapted with permission from Lennox Architects.
Private change areas
The private change areas will include:
- 31 fully private change areas
- 10 private change areas with showers (there are also several showers (rinse stations) with dividers in the common area)
- Two accessible change areas with roll in private showers and adult change tables
- Four private washrooms with sinks
Common areas
The common areas will include shared amenities such as:
- Lockers
- Eight showers with dividers
- Sinks and counter space
- Mirrors
- Wall-mounted hair-dryers and bathing-suit spinners
Why are we creating an inclusive change space?
The benefits to the new change area include:
- Creating a welcoming, judgment free, inclusive space for everyone
- Revolutionizing privacy by offering fully private change areas for everyone
- Enhancing safety and security for everyone
| Increased Privacy |
| No more old-style open changeroom concept where several pool users could be naked or in the same area while you change. All changing will happen in private stalls.
Previously, Angela Coughlan had nine private change stalls split between both the Men’s and Women’s changerooms. There will now be 31 private change rooms. 31 private change areas, will include:
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| Increased Safety |
| The inclusive change area is designed to allow for clear sight-lines down all the isles from the pool deck as well as from the community centre hallway. |
| Parents with Children |
| Fathers with daughters or mothers with sons can change together, rather than sending their child(ren) into a large, open changing area and unsupervised. |
| Personal Support |
| Caregivers will have an easier time assisting someone in an inclusive change area. |
| School Visits |
| Schools who use the pool will not have to worry about other swimmers using the old-style open change space and having students change in open groups, possibly with users not associated with the school (i.e. lap swimmers, aquafit, other pool users). |
| Inclusive |
| Everyone is equal and will have access to full privacy for changing. Free from judgement, embarrassment or discomfort. |
Other Examples
A number of schools, facilities and other municipalities have already created inclusive change spaces.
Question and Answers
| When will the closure take place? |
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The pool closure will begin April 8, 2019 |
| For how long will the pool be closed? |
| The pool will be closed until the Spring of 2020. |
| What work is being done? |
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The following upgrades and enhancements are included in the renovation project:
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| Where can I swim during the closure? |
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During the closure, program participants can swim at the other City of Burlington pools. Aquatic programming has been shifted to the other locations to help accommodate participation levels across the city. It is anticipated that demand and participation will increase and be higher than average at the other locations during the closure period. |
| Will compensation be offered to pass holders affected by the closure? |
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It is our commitment to ensure your program needs are met over this temporary closure period. Lap swimming, Recreational Swimming and Aquafit passes are valid at all Burlington pool locations. A yearly recreation or lap membership will provide you with access to all drop-in swimming programs at all pool locations. If the programs offered at our other City of Burlington do not meet your needs, please speak with an Aquatic Coordinator for additional options. |