🚨 Pool Crisis Alert

Fire destroys Rossland Outdoor Pool boiler in June 2025 🔥

The remaining aging boiler is at high risk of complete failure - meaning no pool in 2026 unless Council acts now.

Council is deciding on a $39,300 emergency replacement project to ensure the pool can safely operate next season.

Will residents have access to their outdoor pool in 2026?

  • 🔥 June 2025: Mechanical failure caused fire in pool's mechanical room

  • 💥 One of two boilers completely destroyed in the blaze

  • ⚠️ Pool operated through 2025 season on remaining boiler only

  • 🔧 Can't just replace damaged boiler - too difficult to integrate new parts with aging system

  • ⚡ Operating with only one old boiler = high risk of total system failure

  • 🔥 Replace BOTH boilers with new Hayward H400FDN units (400,000 BTU each)

  • 💰 Main Plumbing & Heating quote: $31,800 + taxes

  • 🔧 Additional City labor & supplies: ~$7,500

  • 💵 Total project cost: $39,300

  • ⏰ Work scheduled for fall 2025, ready for 2026 season

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If Council doesn't approve this boiler replacement, staff recommend the Rossland Outdoor Pool NOT operate in 2026 due to safety risks from the aging remaining boiler potentially failing completely.

Should Council approve spending $39,300 in taxpayer funds to replace both pool boilers and ensure safe operation in 2026?

🗓️ Council Meeting Details: Monday, September 15, 2025

💬 Have Your Say:

  • Attend the meeting to hear the discussion
  • Contact your councillors with your thoughts
  • Consider the balance: taxpayer investment vs. community recreation access

⚡ Urgent Decision: Work must happen fall 2025 to be ready for 2026 pool season. Delaying means no pool next year.

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Sep 15, 2025
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