Kingston residents will have to wait longer than expected for the return of a major aquatic facility.
At their last meeting, Council received an update on the construction of the Culligan Water Park enclosure. While it was originally expected to be completed by summer 2027, the timeline has now been pushed to November of 2027, meaning the city will go another full summer without the facility.
Construction began in October 2025 to enclose the park, a move which will allow for year-round use, helping to relieve pressure on other City pools that are already operating at capacity.
The report to Council states that the cause of the delay is due to several fixed sequencing constraints in the construction process, limiting opportunities to speed up the timeline.
In response, City staff have been working to secure additional swim time from partner aquatic facilities for summer 2026. However, staff note that even with these additions, the City will struggle to meet demand.
