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Petition:
Closing of the 15 meters Olympic Park Diving Pool

Petition text

CONSIDERING THAT it is with shock and amazement that the Québec Federation of Underwater Activities (FQAS) and the Quebec diving community learned of the permanent closure of the Olympic Basin (scuba diving pool) by letter November 9, 2012, from the director of the Olympic Sports Centre, M. Guy Dubuc, stating the 15 meter depth basin, would be closed permanently as of January 1, 2013;

CONSIDERING THAT the Scuba Diving Basin is a unique pool in North America with a 15 meter depth;

CONSIDERING the short notice;

CONSIDERING THAT a unilateral decision was made without consulting those involved in the usage of said basin;

CONSIDERING THAT the naval reserve, the police corps, the 5th Regiment recreational divers and members of diving clubs in and outside of Québec train here;

CONSIDERING THAT this sport is gaining in popularity, with more and more families participating;

CONSIDERING THAT the practice of scuba diving in a confined area sheltered from the natural elements is an ideal and secure place for:


- training of scuba divers;
- trying new scuba equipment;
- practicing and keeping current skills over the winter months;

CONSIDERING THAT the basin is used in the film industry by local and international companies;

We, the undersigned, request the Québec government to apply pressure to the Régie des installations olympiques (RIO) to review its decision on the permanent closing of the basin, to show transparency by sharing any information concerning the National Sports Institute of Québec construction projects, and to begin discussions so that a mutually advantageous solution can be found.

The signing period for this petition is over.


Signing deadline : February 4, 2013

Number of signatures : 2638

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