Ontario Investing Over $7.7 Million to Build New Aquatic Centre in Uxbridge

August 26, 2025

$200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund supporting economic growth and building healthier communities

UXBRIDGE — The Ontario government is investing over $7.7 million to protect jobs and to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art aquatic centre in Uxbridge. This project is part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.

“Our government is proud to support communities like Uxbridge by investing in infrastructure that delivers better services for people, while creating more opportunities for people to stay active,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “The new aquatic centre will provide safe, accessible and modern recreational spaces that will serve residents for years to come. Investments like this will protect local jobs, strengthen communities and build a more resilient economy.”

The new aquatic centre will replace North Durham’s only indoor pool with a modern facility that will feature an eight-lane, 25-metre pool for swimming and fitness, a 10-by-15-metre therapy and teaching pool and a multi-sport space designed for basketball, pickleball and fitness programming. Once complete, it will serve as a year-round hub for sport, wellness and community activities — supporting swimming lessons, rehabilitation therapy, competitive training and recreational leagues, while providing a welcoming space for families, seniors and youth to stay active and connected.

“Swimming is such a critical life skill and the Uxpool ensures our kids can enjoy nature safely,” said Dave Barton, Mayor of Uxbridge. “This investment means we can continue offering swim programs, camps and certifications for generations to come. Thank you to Minister Lumsden and MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy for making this possible — one of the most important projects in Uxbridge’s history.”

CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.

Quick Facts

  • The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is an application-based program. It supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profit organizations through two streams: one for repairing and rehabilitating existing sport and recreation facilities and spaces and another for building new or transformative sport and recreation infrastructure.
     
  • Each year, Ontario invests $32 million in community recreation programs to help achieve active, healthy communities across the province, including Ontario’s After School Program, the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program and the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
     
  • Sport contributes more than $7.5 billion to Ontario’s economy every year, creating tens of thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs in every corner of the province.

Quotes

“This $7.7 million investment represents a significant commitment to Uxbridge, replacing North Durham’s only indoor pool with a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The new aquatic and recreation centre will be a vital hub for health and connection for families, seniors and youth.”

– Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge

“The Uxbridge Swim Club is proud to have initiated the vision for a new myrtha-sprung pool in our community, and we are thrilled to see this project come to life. We are thankful that the township has supported this initiative, and worked tirelessly to make it come to life. This investment will ensure that swimmers of all ages have access to a great facility, supporting both community participation and high-performance swimming for generations to come.”

– Uxbridge Swim Club

“Uxpool has long been a cornerstone of our community and a special part of my life. As a teenager, I swam with the Uxbridge Swim Club and worked after school as a lifeguard. Later, I had the joy of watching my own children learn to swim here. Today, I encourage my patients to stay active with lane swims and AquaFit classes at Uxpool. I am deeply grateful to MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy and the Province of Ontario for this investment, which will ensure Uxpool continues to help generations learn, stay healthy, and come together for years to come.”

– Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Community Member

Additional Resources

Media Contacts

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Minister’s Office
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