The new season for the indoor pool at Weyburn Leisure Centre opens Monday, September 18th.

 Weyburn residents are going to be able to enjoy the new water slide which is being installed this week.

"It's a different colour but the same layout as the old slide," said Tina Clay, Aquatics Manager for Weyburn Leisure Centre.

The old water slide had been in place for over 25 years.

"After 25 years of running water through it we knew there was some wear in there and we priced out having it refinished. The cost to refinish versus the cost of new was too close so decided that instead of refinishing it we would replace it," said Greg Button, Facilities Director for the City of Weyburn.

The slide was installed by a Calgary based company which was the company that provided the original slide.

"Going brand new, of course there have been some hiccups as far as water hookups and the way the water is injected into the slide. They've changed how that water is delivered compared to twenty years ago. There are some issues with the plumbing and how it fits into the slide at the very top. We realised this issue from the very start so we've got local plumbers and contractors to do the concrete work and the plumbing work," explained Button.

There is also a new change to the facilities welcome area.

Clay also said that the old welcome desk area has been demolished and a new one is being installed too.

The changes come as the Weyburn Leisure Centre transitions over to the indoor pool from the outdoor pool which had a higher amount of users over the summer.

The outdoor pool closed on September 3rd.

"Our numbers were up from last year by 2000 people and big thanks to the Rotary Club of Weyburn and the City of Weyburn for sponsoring free swimming for children and youth on Mondays and to the Weyburn agricultural society who sponsored the free swim on Wednesday afternoons for children and youth. The City of Weyburn sponsored the free swim on Fridays for Children and youth as well," said Clay

The Weyburn Leisure Centre Pool Schedule can be found here.

 Renovations of the welcome area at Weyburn Leisure Centre.