Aquatic Strategy

Start: February 21, 2022

End: February 5, 2024

Last Updated: July 23, 2024

Project Description:

AQUATIC STRATEGY

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the City of Courtenay completed a draft comox valley aquatic services strategy to shape the future of public swimming in the region for the next 25 years. The draft strategy was presented to Council at the January 11, 2023 Council meeting.

Facility Options Presentation [PDF - 2 MB]

The City of Courtenay carred out further public engagement to inform the long term plans for the future of the outdoor pool in the summer of 2023. Through this additional engagement, the City identifed five capital investment options as they relate to the outdoor pool. These options are summarized here:

Interactive Story Board: Options for the Future of the Courtenay Outdoor Pool

A summary of the outdoor pool engagement findings can be found here: Courtenay and District Memorial Pool What We Heard Report.

In January 2024, City of Courtenay adopted the final Comox Valley Aquatic Services Strategy:

Comox Valley Aquatic Services Strategy [PDF - 46 MB]

Project Timing

Phase	Timeline	Detail
Phase 1	December 2021 - Summer 2022	Learning and engagement
Phase 2	Summer 2022 - Early 2023	Strategy development & review
Phase 3	Summer 2023 - Winter 2024	Public Engagement & Finalization