Residents will vote on whether to borrow up to $168.9 million for a replacement pool, as well as on which of two sites in Central Park they would prefer to see the new facility built
The referendum to determine if the City of Victoria can borrow up to $168.9 million to replace the Crystal Pool will be held Feb. 8 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Victoria council decided earlier this year to put the fate of the aging fitness facility in the hands of the city’s residents. The price tag for the Central Park South option is $215.9 million, but borrowing would be reduced to $168.9 million by using the reserve funds.City staff say that’s because of increased cost for building materials, labour and other expenses, including architectural and engineering fees and permits, and building-code and energy-regulation changes.
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