Temporary cover at Burnaby pool “a complete embarrassment”: mayor

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley blasted the parks department last month for poor planning ahead of C.G. Brown Pool closing last October.

The temporary deck cover, which does not extend over the pool itself, appears to be made up of exposed metal scaffolding covered by a white tarp overhead. Mayor wants permanent, not temporary pool covers During the meeting, Hurley lobbied for the committee to approve a permanent cover over the pool at Central Park, similar to one recently built at a community centre in Aldergrove, rather than continuing with the temporary cover over the Kensington pool deck, as recommended by staff.

But the mayor later told the NOW the outdoor structures can be built in a way where the pool can be replaced but the structure remains. The mayor emphasized at the committee he wants a permanent cover before next winter, though he said to the NOW he questioned if it were possible.

100% agree with the Mayor

It's been your Council and your leadership the last 4 years MayorofBurnaby...stop pointing fingers and assigning blame and be accountable for overlooking this.

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