Saskatoon Harry Bailey pool renos have begun, finally [Video]

The City of Saskatoon says construction has begun on the long-awaited renovation of the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre.

The project, which has faced delays and budget increases, is now underway after the city approved nearly $30 million in funding in June.

The pool was originally closed last March for a series of renovations that were supposed to take 18 to 24 months.

The initial budget was $13.4 million with $10 million coming from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Building program.

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The city was forced to re-tender the project, resulting in a new contract that exceeded the initial budget by nearly $6 million. The total project cost now stands at $29.98 million.

The city says the project will include renovations to the 50-metre pool basin, change rooms, washrooms, and mechanical systems. The building’s accessibility …