Region of Queens has called in professional help to determine where to build the new outdoor pool and regional library.

The same Project Manager who is working on the new library project has been hired to assist in siting the pool.

Region of Queens Mayor Darlene Norman says the project manager will examine the location to determine if the site can accommodate what is being asked before presenting a report to staff and council.

“Council has directed that they want the replacement for Milton Centennial Pool on the lands of Queens Place Emera Centre,” said Norman. “They also indicated they want the library on that site. And when they say Queens Place Emera Centre, they strictly mean that lawn area around Queens Place not the rest of the land over there — just that, snugged into that building. So, the project manager will have to determine if both of those buildings will fit.”

The project manager will also need to ensure there are enough setbacks to follow the land use bylaws, there is enough parking, sufficient lighting as well as water access.

Norman says the pool committee has provided a comprehensive list for the design.

“For example, they would like to see a six-lane pool. Will a six-lane pool fit there? That's up to the project manager to determine. A zero-entry pool, a certain number of locker rooms etc. etc. So then that project manager will take those items that came forward from the pool committee and work with them to create an outdoor pool on the lands of Queens Place Emera Centre, fingers crossed,” said Norman.

Once it’s been determined whether the buildings will fit adjacent to Queens Place, an architect will be hired to design a pool to meet the requirements of the pool committee.

Norman says the project manager has already been working on site for weeks.

Once he has finished his work and made his evaluation a report will be brought to council for their consideration at an upcoming meeting.

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