The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has contributed $60,000 to assist with needed renovations at the Annapolis Community Pool.

In early 2023, it was determined the pool’s vinyl liner needed to be replaced, and although the volunteer committee - Friends of the Annapolis Pool Society (FAPS) - managed to execute some facility workarounds to mitigate the leak’s impact, the pool was closed early in the season so they could begin to address the issues and assess the project.

In January 2024, with a renovation budget of $320,000, FAPS approached the Municipality of the County of Annapolis for assistance and investment in this project. Municipal Council supported and approved the committee’s $60,000 request to assist with the needed renovations.

“There is no greater gift that a community can give to its community members, young and older, than the gift of survival and learning to swim when we are surrounded by so much water throughout Annapolis County,” said Warden Alex Morrison. “The Society’s (FAPS) ongoing leadership in the administration and operation of this facility, which benefits so many county residents, is commendable. We sincerely applaud their volunteer efforts.”

According to Anna Kate, FAPS Treasurer, the County’s investment of $60,000 is an anchor investment in the project, and shows Council’s commitment to providing aquatic recreation, wellness, and lifesaving skills for their residents.

"We are thrilled the County of Annapolis has made such a significant contribution to our repair project. We are now able to announce that we are 100% sure we will be reopening next Spring. We look forward to welcoming back our community's children in their life-saving swim lessons, seniors and adults working on their fitness goals, and families returning to the pool to beat the heat and have fun. At that time, we will continue our goals of making our pool free-to-use and accessible to everyone."

In 2023, 91% of registered children in swim lessons were from Annapolis County.

Photo from left to right: Sadie Newman, Deputy Warden Brad Redden, Sam Melanson, Daniel Hodder, Lesley Hodder, Warden Alex Morrison, Elizabeth Wight, Cameron Duffy, Anna Kate Newman, and Councillor Bruce Prout.