Windsor Aquatic Centre natatorium to close for repairs
Windsor International Aquatic & Training Centre in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. (Rich Garton / CTV Windsor)
A head’s up for local swimmers, the natatorium at the Windsor Aquatic Centre will be temporarily closed.
As of 5 p.m. Saturday, the main pool will be shut down for the repair of an unexpected leak.
A reopening date has not been confirmed, but the city is anticipating a minimum five-day closure.
The fitness centre and Adventure Bay water park will not be affected and remain open during the natatorium shutdown.
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