There is still no confirmed direction for the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Pool, empty of swimmers, fans, lights and water on the campus of Laurentian University since March 11, 2020.

According to the agenda and an update document on the City of Greater Sudbury’s website, a working group involving Laurentian and city staff have met to discuss how to reopen the storied facility, the only 50-metre Olympic-size pool between Ottawa and Thunder Bay.

Recommended Videos

The update to city councillors also said that “future report(s) will be presented to the Community and Emergency Services Committee in 2026 to provide updates on discussions, and future recommendations on a reopening plan and new operational model which may include capital and operating considerations and cost-sharing options.”

T

See Full Page