Calgary community pushes back against pool closure [Video]

Nearly 100 Inglewood residents rallied Saturday afternoon in a continuing effort to save the Inglewood Aquatic Centre.

The group stood on the corner of 14 St and 9 Ave SE waving signs reading “Save our pool” and “Keep our pool open” to passing cars.

Rally organizers say the pool has been a part of the neighbourhood since the 60s and is a vital part of the community and with more people expected to move into Inglewood

They say closing the pool is short-sighted.

“This is going to be a huge loss to our community,” said rally organizer Fiona McKenzie.

“We are supposed to be increasing our density, at least tripling our density.”

On Dec. 22, the Inglewood Aquatic Centre will officially shut its doors.

Exceeded lifespan by 20 years

The Inglewood Aquatic Centre will permanently close on December 22.

The city had previously said the pool needs major electrical repairs and there was a chance the further repairs would be needed because …