Lachine residents gathered on June 22, 2026 to voice opposition to the proposed cancellation of an outdoor swimming pool slated for construction on Lake Saint-Louis. The community group expressed concern that the borough mayor’s decision to abandon the project was based on cost estimates they consider inaccurate.
The mayor of the Lachine borough explained that projected expenses for the pool had risen to a level that made continuation untenable, prompting the recommendation to drop the initiative. In response, local residents questioned the methodology and transparency of the cost figures presented, asking for a more detailed breakdown.
The planned pool, originally part of a broader effort to expand recreational amenities in the borough, was intended to provide a public swimming venue on the shores of Lake Saint-Louis. The project had progressed through planning stages, but the recent financial assessment introduced uncertainty about its future.
Community members indicated that the loss of the pool would limit outdoor recreation options for families and youth in the area. They called on the borough council to reassess the financial assumptions and to explore alternative funding or design solutions that could keep the pool viable. The dispute highlights a tension between municipal budgeting priorities and resident expectations for local amenities.