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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
File # P'/ f(
Res. #C(8 - :J( tj-r) /
Date,:
April 23, 2001
CS-13-01
By-law #
Report #:
Subject:
WADING POOL SUPERVISION
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report No. CS-13-01 be received for information;
1.0 RACKGROLJND
1.1 The Municipality of Clarington currently operates three wading pools during the
summer months: Community Services oversees two of these locations; Orono
Park, and Newcastle Lion's Park. Public Works has the responsibility of the third
wading pool, which is located at Memorial Park.
1.2 Until recently, Ministry of Health regulations did not require direct supervision of
wading pools. Staff are responsible for daily opening and closing and to ensure
proper chemical balance of the water periodically throughout the day.
2.0 DIRECT SIIPERVISION
2.1 Staff recently attended an aquatics seminar at which time the Community
Services Department were advised of recent changes to Ministry of Health
Guidelines for Pool Operators. Effective October 2000, the Ministry of Health
recommends direct supervision of any wading pool which is 0.75 metres (2 feet 6
inches) or less. Although these are not regulations, it has been classified as
"industry standard protocol."
2.2 Adherence to this new standard has been adopted by all neighbouring areas
operating wading pools. Inan effort to continue providing safe and enjoyable
opportunities to the public, Community Services staff have begun to make
preparations to assume similar responsibilities for the Orono Park and Newcastle
Lion's Park wading pools, effective this operating season.
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2.3 The Memorial Park Wading Pool will be converted to a Spray Pool (as approved
in the 2001 Capital Budget) and as such, will not retain water, thus not requiring
supervision.
2.4 Based on previous hours of operation, expected cost of providing supervision will
be $4000.00 for each of the Newcastle Lions and Orono Outdoor Pools.
Community Services staff will incorporate these un budgeted costs within the
existing 2001 Current Budget and monitor over the course of the 2001 Summer
Season to identify any budget impact.
2.5 Staff within Community Services and Public Works are currently meeting to
review the feasibility of converting the wading pools in Orono Park and
Newcastle Lion's Park to Splash Pads in 2002. This would eliminate the need
for direct supervision of these areas.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
JPC/BT/TL
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