Pool Shutdown Progress: 

Week 6 Update

As the Aquatic and Facility Maintenance teams enter the home stretch of the annual pool shutdown, they have been busy wrapping up key projects to prepare for reopening on Tuesday, October 14. 

Here's a look at what was completed this week: 

• Installed a new rope swing 
• Continued tile work in the steam room
• Rinsed and sumped the pools before filling 
• Organized file storage
• Removed calcium buildup from the change rooms
• Updated signage in the viewing area
• Installed pressure gauges on the hot tub jet pump
• Installed one of three panels of the new climbing wall

Thank you to our community for your continued support throughout this shutdown period. We’re almost there! 

What to Expect for Reopening

• Automated Aquatics began installation on October 7. During installation, the manufacturer delivered the wrong hardware, resulting in a brief delay in completing the project. The correct hardware is expected to arrive next week, and Automated Aquatics will return to finish installation as soon as possible. 

• Starting the week of October 20, hot tub maintenance will move from Thursdays to Tuesday mornings. During this time, the hot tub will be drained, cleaned, and refilled — typically taking 2 to 4 hours. The exact reopening time may vary depending on staffing and chemical balance.

• To support families during the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) strike, the Town of Hinton has adjusted programming across the Community & Protective Services department. 
• The temporary “ATA Strike Programming” for Aquatic drop-in schedule is available here.

The Pool resumes regular service on Tuesday, October 14