14.07.2025, 18:11

Hello All,

I have received the City's response confirming their position with respect to our request for the reinstatement of swim lanes during General and Adult swim times. Considering the fact our tax dollars pay for the pool, and we elect a mayor and city council, it is most disappointing to think taxpayers have no say in how the pool is managed and the city administration has no interest in the opinions of its voters.

The text of the email I received today is as follows:

From: Dufour, Annique [mailto:annique.dufour@westmount.org]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2025 4:34 PM
To: Claire
Subject: RE: Availability of Swim Lanes During General Swim

Good Afternoon Mrs. Panet-Raymond,

Please be assured that the answer that was provided at the July 7, 2025, council meeting was the official answer from the city administration.

Last season there were two lanes during general swim, but it was done without the administration’s approval, unfortunately. It has since been corrected down to one lane.

The reason that the one lane remains is that the guards use it for the numerous swim tests that are required to be done for day camps or groups visiting the pool. It does not make sense to add it and remove it throughout the day, so it has been left it in place. As a result, when not being used by/for swim tests, the general public can use it. This is in addition to the numerous hours dedicated to lap swim at various times of the day.

Each of the activities offered, Adult Swim, Lap Swim, Senior Swim, Swimming Lessons, Swimming Club are fully dedicated pool activities that do not share with other activities. For this reason , the general swim is open for all to swim freely.

Thank you,

Meilleures Salutations / Best regards,

Annique Dufour
Adjointe exécutive / Executive Assistant
Cabinet de la mairesse / Mayor’s Office

4333 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Westmount, Québec H3Z 1E2
(514) 989-5200 ext: 5314