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Fredericton city councillors have rejected a request by the University of New Brunswick that the city spend about $12 million over the next 10 years to help it keep the aging Sir Max Aitken Pool in operation.
Councillors vote to continue discussions with university about Sir Max Aitken Pool
Aidan Cox · CBC News
· Posted: Mar 10, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
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Fredericton councillors have chosen not to commit to millions in new spending on the Sir Max Aitken Pool but have directed city staff to continue discussions with UNB. (Silas Brown/CBC)
Fredericton councillors have turned down a request that the city spend almost $13 million over the next 10 years to help keep the University of New Brunswick’s swimming pool in operation.
Councillors rejected the proposal by UNB and instead voted in favour of a resolution to continue discussions with the university aimed at keeping the Sir Max Aitken Pool open.
“I think that’s the best we can hope for,” said James Norris, whose child is a competitive swimmer.
“It’s basically going to keep things status quo,
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