Thames Pool

• Thames Pool officially decommissioned by London, Ont. council in narrow vote

  In place of the Thames Pool, other amenity options for Thames Park will be reviewed while a replacement location for the pool is sought through a staff study.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
  
• Thames Pool back on chopping block as city committee backs decomssioning

  Committee members voted in favour of a motion to decommission the Thames Pool and direct just under $2 million to conduct reviews on finding a new location for an aquatic facility.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
  
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• Thames Pool to not reopen until 2025 at earliest, estimated repair costs quadruple

  In a report to a committee next week, staff outline that further damage to the pool and rising construction costs have resulted in an extended timeline for repairing the pool.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
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• Outdoor pools set to open July 1 in London, Ont., could open sooner

  The city says 10 of London’s 11 outdoor public pools will be open starting Canada Day, weather permitting, with Thames Pool remaining closed for the season.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
• Q&A: London’s Maggie Mac Neil on the future of Thames Pool, breaking her own records

  Mike Stubbs, host of London Live on 980 CFPL, caught up with Mac Neil on Tuesday to get her thoughts about the staff recommendation to decommission the popular outdoor pool.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
• Thames Pool decommission stalled as councillors seek more information, community engagement

  Members of the Community and Protective Services (CAPS) Committee voted Tuesday evening to have multiple reports brought forward on the possible future of the pool.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2023
• Hundreds sign petition to keep Thames Pool open following closure recommendation

  A recent city staff report recommends that council decommission the pool amid ongoing infrastructure issues, and explore "future recreation and sport opportunities" for the park.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
• London, Ont. city staff recommend decommissioning Thames Pool

  The city of London, Ont., announced Wednesday it will be recommending that Thames Pool be decommissioned due to ongoing structural damage and infrastructure concerns.

  Politics

  Mar 15, 2023
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• London, Ont. offering free swim passes, shuttles due to closure of Thames and Glen Cairn pools

  Those impacted by pool closures will have access to scheduled bus rides to the South London Community Pool for free recreation swim sessions.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022