2. How can a pool cost a $1,000,000?
--Detailed costs are provided in the hand-out—a large amount of time has been spent reviewing other community pools and costing all items as outlined in the hand-out.

3. Can’t we patch this pool?
--Yearly maintenance costs are increasing and Health Dept. is threatening closure unless major upgrades are done. Not cost effective when entire pool is falling apart. Water loss, pool closures, and difficulty in hiring staff for worn out facility that is often closed creates uncertainty for Board, staff, and users.

4. Is this pool larger than existing?
--The new pool will be very close to a similar size as the existing pool.

5. Will it cost more to run and can we afford to keep it running?
--A comparison of current versus expected operating costs has been completed, and actual operating costs will be very similar. With the expected savings in reduced water losses, reduced maintenance costs, and anticipated higher usage it is expected that there will be less need for additional fund-raising than at present.

6. Why are you changing the design and why all the slides/toys?
--Current trends in pool construction and the additional features are necessary to attract a broader base of users.

7. Will the waterpark require more lifeguards?
--We have designed and sized the waterpark to be able to utilize the same number of staff/lifeguards as the current pool to ensure future viability.

8. How much has been raised to date?
--The community canvas is just underway—we expect to reach our goal of $250,000 in Private donations over the next two weeks. Corporate and Government funding is often impacted by the level of support from the community so we need to establish that support first.

9. Can I make my donation anonymously and/or confidentially?
--Yes, if you wish to do so contact Glenn McGregor, Fund-raising Chairperson
for more information.

10. What other plans do you have for fund-raising?
-- Private citizens campaign
--corporate sponsorships
--public auction
--Government support

11. What happens if you do not raise enough funding for the project to be completed---will I get my money back?
--The demolition/construction will not proceed until we have determined the financial support in the community. Once we have in place funding to ensure we can complete a new pool we will proceed. If for some reason the project did not proceed all donations would be fully returned to the donor.