By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council was updated about the ongoing repairs to the Ruben Yi-Juuti pool this week, with the hope will reopen early next year.
The facility has been closed since July 2nd due to an acid leak, which corroded much of the equipment in the room.
According to Kari Kluke, Director of Recreation and Culture, staff worked with a specialized group to stabilize the mechanical room equipment to prevent any further corrosion.
She says contractors reviewed the equipment and orders have since made to replace electrical equipment that was damaged.
Kluke adds, based on recommendations, the transition of the pool from an acid-based system to a CO₂ system was completed last week and a portion of the room closed off to store the chlorine tanks to prevent a similar spill incident.
She says CO₂ is a safer and more reliable method for balancing the pool’s pH levels and poses a significantly lower risk to both staff and equipment.
Efforts continue to progress toward the safe reopening of the pool early in 2026.
Photo provided by City of Elliot Lake and used with permission.
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