After a recent safety inspection, Vancouver Coastal Health has determined that the Brennan Park Pool deck does not meet the required anti-slip standards for wet surfaces and has ordered an immediate pool closure until further notice as a health and safety precaution.
Vancouver Coastal Health treats facility closures as high priority given the impacts and importance to the community. District staff are working to remedy the slipping hazard and minimize the length of closure.
We understand that residents will feel frustrated by this situation, and we are doing everything we can to re-open quickly and safely. Thank you for your patience while we work through this process.
February 13, 2025
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visitor Feb 22, 2025, 11:25 PM (17 days ago)
has VCH expressed toSquamish what they have to do to make it safe? what has changed in the regulations since it was opened?
Tracy Feb 15, 2025, 4:50 PM (24 days ago)
Tough call! But I support safety first and look forward to the timely resolution of this order.
Arturo Feb 19, 2025, 10:03 PM (20 days ago)
Extreme measure that affects more to the community than their safety concerns. There are ways to increase safety and reduce the treats without being so radical and affecting that many people.
James Feb 13, 2025, 11:51 PM (26 days ago)
I can not believe this there is one thing for my kids to do in this town and now they can’t do it awsome maybe the district should upgrade, maybe get another pool instead of building new apartments on native land
Tim Riddell Feb 13, 2025, 2:09 PM (27 days ago)
Good morning,
It's understandable that Vancouver coastal health feels the need to do something after receiving a complaint from one person, but it feels like a step too far to choose the facility given how many people use it on a daily basis and have used it since 1992 without serious injury.
Personally I feel completely fine with the pool as it is and I know a lot of others would as well. Some this is a community resource, it's surprising that the majority of day to day users and funders of the facility have no say.
I understand that in the current day and age the risk tolerance is extremely low, but it seems like there are plenty of temporary anti slip mats that could be used for defined access ways until a permanent solution is found or requirement to wear some sort of anti slip footwear on the pool deck.
I hope this is resolved as soon as possible, this pool is an asset to the community, especially in the winter time.
Regards
Tim
Dave Feb 13, 2025, 4:14 AM (27 days ago)
Who is responsible for making these decisions, and how do they ensure they are considering the broader impact on our community? With all the emphasis on mental health and well-being, how does closing one of our few indoor recreational spaces—especially during a severe winter weather alert—align with those priorities?
Slippery surfaces are an inherent part of any pool environment, so what other options were considered before deciding to shut it down entirely? Could staff not have informed patrons of the increased risk and allowed individuals to sign a waiver accepting responsibility? It feels like no one is looking at the bigger picture here.
I’d love to understand the reasoning behind this and whether any alternative solutions were explored. Who can help shed light on this?
Corey Feb 13, 2025, 3:48 AM (27 days ago)
Ah yes, in a bold move to protect us from the well-known and entirely unsurprising fact that wet tiles can be slippery, the powers that be have heroically shut down one of the few indoor activities available in our small community—right in the middle of a winter weather warning. Because obviously, the real danger isn’t people driving on icy roads or being cooped up with nothing to do… it’s the existential threat of damp floors. What a relief! Now, instead of swimming, we can all responsibly embrace our new, town-approved winter pastime: sitting at home and drinking. Cheers to safety!
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