Bonivital Pool Renewal
Bonivital Pool, located at 1215 Archibald Street, closed May 13, 2024 for renovations. Construction is ongoing. See construction photos in the Documents tab.
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About This Project
The City of Winnipeg is renovating the interior of Bonivital Pool to improve accessibility and upgrade end-of-life building systems. The renovations will include:
- Accessibility upgrades in the front lobby, including new universal and gendered changerooms
- A new accessible sauna and multi-purpose room incorporated into the open pool deck area
- Upgrades to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), water heating system, and air handling unit
- Upgrades to the lighting system, fire alarm system, and power distribution to support the upgraded mechanical system
This project is funded in part by the Government of Manitoba.
Timeline
The facility is expected to reopen late summer/fall 2025.
Documents
Document Name | Date | Type |
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Bonivital exterior | 2024-01-24 | Architectural rendering |
Bonivital interior | 2024-01-24 | Architectural rendering |
Demolition of front entry walkway | 2024-10-15 | Photo |
Installation of new universal changeroom walls and clerestory windows | 2024-10-15 | Photo |
Moving materials to the roof level | 2024-10-15 | Photo |
Framing for the new air handling unit concrete slab | 2024-10-15 | Photo |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonivital Pool was built in 1975. The pool is 49 years old, and in need of renovation and repairs as many building components have reached the end of their expected service life. The upgraded changerooms and improved amenities will help ensure the facility continues to be a welcoming and accessible community place.
Bonivital Pool was closed in 2020. In addition to routine maintenance, two main projects were undertaken:
- Repairs and re-tiling of the pool deck and tank.
- Upgrades to the Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system.
The City will look to offer additional swimming lessons at alternate locations and assist regular groups and organizations in finding alternate pool space, if feasible. Visit leisureONLINE to view swimming lessons and other programs available across the City.
City Council approved $5.36 million for the project in the 2021 capital budget. The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $4.52 million in funding for the project, under the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund, Large Capital Program.