Official re-opening celebration at the Ancaster Aquatic Centre

HAMILTON, ON  - October 14, 2017 - The City of Hamilton celebrated the re-opening of the Ancaster Aquatic Centre today with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. City of Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger welcomed MP Filomena Tassi, MPP Ted McMeekin, and Ward 12 Councillor Lloyd Ferguson to mark the occasion.

The Ancaster Aquatic Centre closed in January 2017 for renovations funded by grants from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and an Ontario150 Community Capital Program grant, which is administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

“Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Federal government is helping to strengthen communities across our great country, making them safer and more prosperous places to live. I’m pleased that the Ancaster Aquatic Centre will benefit residents of Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.” - Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas

“I’m proud to be here celebrating the revitalization of the Ancaster Aquatic Centre. Ontario’s help with the renovation and accessibility upgrades for our local pool, which serves thousands of  residents, is a healthy investment! Congratulations!” - Ted McMeekin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale

"The improvements to the Ancaster Aquatic Centre underpin the benefits of the Canada 150 infrastructure funding, and demonstrate renewal that will sustain this facility for many years to come. Energy efficiency, safety and health and wellness have all been improved by this project." - Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton

“The funding contributions of the provincial government for the Ancaster Aquatic Centre are much appreciated.  This funding assisted with providing a fully accessible pool and washroom, generous-sized universal change room, new reception area, HVAC for the small pool, new community room and an elevator that meets current codes  to better serve our residents.  In addition to these completed renovations, we are continuously improving and making slight adjustments to the changing areas as part of this newly updated space.  I know our residents and their families will enjoy this wonderful community facility. ” - Ward 12 Councillor Lloyd Ferguson, City of Hamilton

Quick facts

• The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program contributed up to $457,875 in funding towards this project
• The Ontario150 Community Capital Program contributed $500,000 in funding towards this project. Administered by OTF, an agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario150 Community Capital Program grants are helping nonprofit organizations, municipalities and Indigenous communities renovate, repair and retrofit existing community and cultural infrastructure.
• The total contract amount for the Ancaster Aquatic Centre totalled $1,375,000
• The total area of renovations to the Ancaster Aquatic Centre was 3,500 sq.ft.
• The renovations included:
  • Addition of accessible female, male and universal change rooms and washrooms;
  • Energy-efficient LED lighting upgrades;
  • Building systems upgrades, including fire alarm, plumbing and HVAC;
  • Refurbished existing elevator;
  • New community room in front hallway;
  • New reception desk, staff workstations and staff lunch room;   
  • New ventilation systems for change areas and warm pool;
  • New sound system for large pool.

Additional resources

• Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
• Ontario 150 Community Capital Program
• City of Hamilton Recreation
• Recreation Hamilton Guide – Fall 2017