Hudson's Hope is receiving a $187,500 recreation grant for upgrades to the local outdoor swimming pool.
Funds from the Northern Development Initiative Trust will go toward the replacement of the pool liner, floor membrane, floor inlets and gutters to restore the outdoor pool to a watertight facility, according to a news release.
"The swimming pool was built in the early 2000’s and the pool liner is now over 19 years old," the Trust noted in a news release, adding: "The life expectancy of many components of a pool is 15 years or less."
"These renovations to the facility will ensure its continued economic viability," said the Trust. "Without these improvements, safety hazards as well as aesthetic deterioration will reduce future opportunities to host events and to maintain current programming. The local economy is largely dependent on a sustainable and growing population, for whom the municipality must maintain existing recreation infrastructure and services."
Acting mayor James Cryderman said the district was grateful for the funding.
“Without this financial support, it would not be possible to rehabilitate the swimming pool," Cryderman said. "This is the only outdoor swimming pool in the region which is an icon for our community.”
