The Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool has served the Comox Valley for 76 years and is nearing the end of its service life. Without significant repairs or a plan for renovation or replacement, the pool faces permanent closure.

The Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool is located in Lewis Park near the Tsolum River, and next to the Lewis Centre. Although the pool shares the site with other community recreation amenities, in a central location near public transportation, it's within a 30m riparian zone and at risk of flooding.

The City of Courtenay is looking at options for the pool at Lewis Park. We want your input to help guide the next steps.

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Outdoor Pool options

The City of Courtenay is looking at options for the future of the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool at Lewis Park. We want your input to help guide the next steps.

  • Option 1: Repair existing pool

    Option 1 extends the short term operation of the existing pool by providing critical repairs to meet current health code standard.

    Scope of work

    • Repair pool tank
    • New lane ropes and pool cover
    • Replace pool deck
    • New deck showers
    • Mechanical upgrades
    • Upgrade fence for privacy
    • New tile in change rooms
    • Remove wading pool


    Amenities

    • Six-lane pool
    • Retain existing gendered change areas


    Estimated cost
    $5,243,426

    Estimated tax increase
    $24-65

    Estimated lifespan
    5+ years

  • Option 2: Renovate existing pool

    Option 2 builds on the critical repairs from Option 1 while addressing broader building code and accessibility concerns.

    Scope of work

    • Repair pool tank
    • Replace pool deck
    • New changeroom building
    • Upgrade mechanical and lighting systems
    • Replace the existing wading pool with accessible beach entry


    Amenities

    • Six-lane pool
    • Wading pool
    • Expanded gendered change areas
    • Universal changeroom


    Estimated cost
    $13,305,490

    Estimated tax increase
    $27-74

    Estimated lifespan
    10-20+ years

  • Option 3: Replace with new pool

    Option 3 redevelops the existing site with a new accessible pool, change building and additional amenities.

    Scope of work

    • New pool tank and change facilities
    • Site elevated by 2m to meet flood construction level requirements
    • Expanded parking shared with Lewis Centre


    Amenities

    • 25m six-lane pool
    • Beach entry leisure pool
    • Multi-purpose room
    • Gendered, universal, and family change areas
    • Fully accessible facility
    • Water features


    Estimated cost
    $32,526,685

    Estimated tax increase
    $44-119

    Estimated lifespan
    40+ years