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April 15, 2025 \u2013 Vancouver, BC \u2013<\/strong> ABC Vancouver is sounding the alarm after the Park Board shut down the proposal to build a 50-metre pool in South Vancouver \u2014 without allowing residents to have their say. At last night\u2019s meeting, the Park Board quashed ABC Vancouver Commissioner Jas Virdi\u2019s Think Aquatics motion that called for transparent, community-driven consultation around restoring aquatic facilities at Sunset Community Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a rare move, the Park Board refused to move a motion forward for public input and discussion \u2014 effectively shutting down dialogue before it could begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not just a missed opportunity, it\u2019s a closed-door decision that silences the voices of South Vancouver and pool users in our city,\u201d says Commissioner Virdi. \u201cWith South Vancouver historically underserved, this decision raises serious questions about transparency, representation and equity in how public facilities are planned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed engagement process would have included feedback from residents, user groups and stakeholders, and explored the feasibility of different pool options \u2014 all aligned with the city’s own VanSplash Aquatics Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Vancouver is already lacking aquatic infrastructure, with two pools being decommissioned in the last 20 years. The area is now being further denied an opportunity for improvement \u2014 despite a clear need and support from MP Taleeb Noormohamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We can\u2019t build the future of aquatics in Vancouver without a facility that supports competitive swimming. A 50- metre pool is essential to help our athletes train and compete right here at home. It\u2019s frustrating to see this important conversation \u2014 and a chance for federal funding \u2014 cut off before the community could even weigh in.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When community voices are shut out, it\u2019s a clear sign the system is broken. This is another example of why ABC Vancouver is pushing for Park Board responsibilities to be brought under City Council oversight to ensure greater transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact<\/strong>
Tara Foslien
tara_foslien@abcvancouver.ca
604-202-3038<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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