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The City of Fort Saskatchewan has initiated the validation phase (securing budget details for Council approval) for a new Aquatics Centre, following strong community support during the 2024 municipal census. To involve residents in shaping the facility's features, the City conducted an Aquatics Survey from February 18 to March 5, 2025. This survey allowed participants to rank additional features and activities for the center.

The survey results have been compiled into a "What We Heard" report, which was presented to the City Council on April 8, 2025. This report summarizes community feedback and helps guide the project's next steps.

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Want to know more? Previous reports can be found on our Aquatic Facility Studies + FAQs page.

At the Council meeting on April 8, 2025, Council set the direction for the design scope. Their approved option includes enhanced aquatic features and long-term site improvements, incorporating key elements identified through public engagement, along with upgrades to the Dow Centennial Centre to ensure seamless integration of a new aquatic centre. A list of the features and site improvements is outlined below.


Aquatics Features and Site-Improvements

At the regular Council meeting on April 8, 2025, Council approved the option for the design scope of a new aquatic centre.

The design scope includes the following aquatics features:

  • 10 Lane Lap Pool
  • Leisure Pool
  • Tot Pool
  • Hot Pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Water Play Structure
  • Cold Plunge Pool
  • Lazy River
  • Water Slide – High Speed (youth)
  • Water Slide – Child Gentle
  • Drop Slide in Deep Water
  • Diving Board (1m and 3m)
  • Climbing Wall
  • Relaxation Area
  • Space for Water Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Suspended Obstacle Course
  • Two Multipurpose Rooms
  • Parent Viewing Area
  • Spectator Viewing Area
  • Ramp Access to all Pools

Site improvements include:

  • Updated Dow Centennial Centre lobby with a corridor to the new aquatics centre.
  • Additional parking stalls (minimum of 140).
  • Development of a ring road around the northwest parking lot.

Learn More

You can explore more details about these features using our Learning Centre.

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Thank you for being part of this exciting journey! Your input will help create a facility that serves our community for years to come.