The City of Winnipeg reassured citizens Friday its remains committed to reopening the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool in early 2016.
The proposed 2015 city budget lists a possible reduction in aquatics funding.
“Under Budget 2015, the proposed reduction to the aquatics portfolio is $100,000 for administrative scheduling efficiencies across the City’s indoor pools (12), effective September 1, 2015,” said the city in a release. “In 2016, an additional $200,000 for administrative indoor pool efficiencies is proposed for a total of $300,000 annually.”
City officials noted the budget is still up for debate.
“As Budget 2015 is not yet approved by council, we are in the very early stages of identifying where we can find efficiencies in our aquatics operations. I’m confident that any efficiencies we identify will result in minimal impact in facility access and programming for citizens,” said Clive Wightman, director of the city’s community services department.
“Our major user groups will not be affected. Efficiencies will come from better administrative management at our pools and more effective staff scheduling,” said Wightman.
