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New Tecumseth mayor and deputy mayor present motion on recreation facility’s future

March 27, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

A written motion from New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross and Deputy Mayor Stephanie MacLellan asks the Town to look to the future and consider building an aquatic centre and indoor pool.

The motion states that the Town of New Tecumseth is projected to grow from its current population to over 80,000 by 2051, which will mean a growing demand for enhanced recreational facilities.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, from 2018, recommended the Town plan for an indoor pool providing year-round opportunities for swimming lessons, aquatic fitness, competitive swimming, and recreation use for all age groups.

A Public Engagement Summary Report noted that residents place a high priority on active recreation options including swimming pools when considering New Tecumseth as one of the best places to live, work, and play.

The motion says that planning for an indoor pool now, will provide council with the appropriate information to make an informed decision on the matter and that council should conduct a feasibility study for a future indoor pool.

The motion states that the study should include an assessment of need, location, concept, site analysis, capital cost, operation business plan, funding strategy, and design component.

The motion requests a budget of up to $220,000 be allocated from development charges to fund the Indoor Pool Feasibility Study. The study would be led by an external consultant and supported by staff.

A Pool Feasibility Study would also include a proposed project plan and timeline for design and construction.

The motion was passed at the Town of New Tecumseth’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, March 24. 

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