Rehabilitation of the Alexandra Park pool and chalet
Rehabilitation work on the Alexandra Park pool and clubhouse will begin in spring 2025.
In addition to modernizing the facilities, this major project will meet users' expectations and provide the community with a modern, accessible and user-friendly facility. A project that will undoubtedly have a positive and lasting impact for years to come
Presentation of the project
This project is the result of a consultative process carried out with citizens and users to ensure that their needs are at the heart of the project
You can see or review the citizen meetings held as part of the process.
- Consultation session of February 15, 2024
- Consultation session of April 25, 2024
You can also view the presentation of the final concept projected during the April 25 session:
- Project presentation of April 25, 2024
- The main elements of the project are outlined below:
- A completely rebuilt, modern chalet that will offer greater comfort and convenience to visitors, particularly during periods of use by day camps, for which a room will be entirely reserved.
- A repositioning of the chalet to create an opening onto the park between Regent and Bedford avenues, thus improving accessibility.
- A deeper, longer pool (25 metres) with swim lanes that meet swimmers' expectations, as well as more space for free swimming.
- The addition of a slide in the main pool.
- A new wading pool with a beach entrance.
- The addition of reduced-mobility access to both pools.
- Optimization of the site's vegetation, particularly on the area around the main pool, to combat heat islands and minimize impermeable surfaces.
Site plan
Project cost
This project represents a major investment for the city, estimated at over $6.6 million. This investment will be partially financed by a $2.69 million grant from Component 1 of the Ministère de l'Éducation's Programme d'aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives, sportives et de plein air (PAFIRSPA). The City will cover the remaining costs.
Preliminary schedule
Work began in April 2025 with the demolition of the existing facilities. It will continue uninterrupted until June 2026 so that the facilities can reopen in time for the summer season.
Work area
Work will take place in the area shown in the image below. To ensure safety in the area of the work site, this zone will be completely fenced off. The park, tennis courts and baseball field will remain accessible to the public.
Impact on local residents
Demolition work on the existing chalet, pool and beach, as well as excavation work for the new facilities, will bring a large number of heavy vehicles into the area. The preferred traffic routes will be Bedford and Regent avenues, in order to avoid truck back-up manoeuvres as much as possible and to ensure safety in the area.
We are aware that work of this nature will result in increased activity in the close area of the site, with consequent impacts on traffic, noise and the daily lives of residents. However, the city will ensure that any inconvenience is kept to a minimum.
Questions about the work site?
We invite you to contact the Engineering Division at 450 672-4444 or genie@saint-lambert.ca.
News
This page will be updated regularly. We invite you to consult it for the latest news.
This week, backfilling work around the pool continues, while pipe installation begins. As for the cottage, formwork and reinforcement work on the staircase will begin, as well as exterior cladding work.
Roofing work on the chalet is still progressing well at the Alexandra pool. The floor slab should be completed shortly, allowing concrete to be poured in two weeks.
On the paddling pool side, teams will continue reinforcement and formwork work this week. As for the pool, formwork will be removed to allow backfilling.
This week, at the Alexandra Pool, crews will begin finishing work on the roof of the chalet, while plumbing and vapor barrier installation is planned under the concrete slab.
As for the wading pool, formwork for the exterior walls is scheduled to proceed.
This week, our teams will complete the assembly of the steel structure for the Alexandra Pool chalet, which will allow for the installation of the cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof, an exceptionally strong material that replaces concrete and steel. The concrete for the pool walls will be poured, while formwork and reinforcement for the wading pool continue
Formwork for the pool walls is continuing, while formwork and reinforcement for the bottom of the wading pool is beginning. Work on the wading pool's drainage system will also take place during the week of September 8. Our teams will also receive the steel frame for the new chalet and will be able to begin assembly.
Work continues at the Alexandra Pool. During the week of September 1, crews will focus on:
- excavating and backfilling the wading pool;
- continuing formwork and reinforcement work on the pool walls.
Work continues at the Alexandra pool. During the week of August 25, crews will focus on:
- pouring concrete for the second part of the pool floor;
- forming and reinforcing the pool walls;
- beginning work on the retention basin to manage pool water and rainwater;
- installing new piping under the slab of the new mechanical room.
Work continues at the Alexandra Pool so that it can welcome young and old alike starting in the 2026 season. Next week, crews will excavate the wading pool and pour concrete for the bottom of the main pool. To date, approximately 25% of the work has been completed, in line with the schedule.
As part of the project, Regent Avenue will be temporarily closed to allow for the connection of sewer and water lines to the future building.
Regent Avenue will be closed between Prince Arthur Street and Queen Boulevard from June 2 to 6. However, local traffic will be allowed to access residences located on this section.
