Completed in 2022
What’s New
in Recreation, Culture and Parks
Aquatics Rehabilitation
Beginning in 2022, the Town of Tillsonburg will begin upgrading its indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities to better meet the changing needs of the community. Make a selection below to learn more about these projects.
Spring 2023
2023-2024
We gratefully acknowledge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for their financial assistance on these projects.
During the spring and summer of 2023, the building at Lake Lisgar Waterpark will be renovated to enhance accessibility, safety and functionality.
- The project is being funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Tillsonburg received a $750,000 non-repayable contribution from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF).
- The Town of Tillsonburg is also investing $450,000 in the project for a total renovation budget of $1.2 million.
- Design and consulting on the project has been awarded to A+Link Architects. Tillsonburg-based PK Construction has been selected as the general contractor.
Learn more about this project
Lake Lisgar Waterpark typically welcomes more than 15,000 guests each summer season. Entry to the facility is through a 3,600-square-foot building.
The building was originally constructed in 1948 when the Kinsmen Pool opened to the public. The last major renovation was in the mid 1990s when the pool was transformed into the Lake Lisgar Waterpark.
- barrier-free family changerooms
- improved accessible washrooms and showers
- renovated staff/first aid area
- new entrance
- masonry work
- exterior finishes including a mural
Spring 2023
- Funding announcement
- Award of tender
- Interior demolition
- Exterior improvements
Summer 2023
- Interior construction and finishing
Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
- All work completed
*All dates are tentative and subject to change.
For more project updates, visit our News and Notices page.
Beginning April 2023, the aquatics wing at the Tillsonburg Community Centre will be closed for major renovations. A variety of upgrades will be made to improve accessibility, energy efficiency and functionality.
Major funding for the project is being provided by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario through the Investment in Canadian Infrastructure Program (ICIP). It is the second phase of the Tillsonburg Community Centre Recreation Rehabilitation project announced in July 2021.
The Town of Tillsonburg is also investing in the project.
Learn more about this project
The indoor aquatic centre at the Tillsonburg Community Centre contains a 25 metre, six lane rectangular lap pool with competition starting blocks, male and female change rooms (shared with the fitness centre), a lifeguard office, storage room, and a separated viewing gallery.
While the aquatic centre has served the community and surrounding region well for more than 50 years, it lacks modern amenities and requires upgrades to meet current accessibility standards.
- Aquatics Facility Study (February 2019)
- Council Report: TCC Rehabilitation Update (August 2021)
- Council Presentation (May 2022)
- Council Presentation (October 2022)
- Council Report: TCC Renovation (November 2022)
- Council Presentation (April 2023)
- Award of Tender (April 2023)
- universal changerooms
- barrier-free washrooms and showers
- new ramp entry to pool
- new viewing area
- new entrance and reception area
- new meeting room
- new elevator
- new accessible parking
Spring 2023
- Award of tender
- Interior demolition
Summer 2023 - Spring 2024
- Exterior construction
- Interior construction and finishing
Summer 2024
- All work completed
*All dates are tentative and subject to change at any time.
- Mayor's Update Video - November 2023
- Mayor's Update Video
- Fall 2023 Update
- Site Prep & Hoarding walls erected
- Demolition has been completed
- Abatement has been done
- Installation of new water and sanitary lines
- Completion of Foundation walls for the addition
- Elevator pit installed
- Pool ramp prep work
For more project updates, visit our News and Notices page.
