A major upgrading of amenities has been arranged at the Castlegar Recreation Centre, at the pool to be exact.
Thanks to a seven-member partnership, an electric, adjustable change table has been purchased which will be a great help for physically challenged pool patrons and their caregivers.
The Castlegar Selkirk Lions Club was instrumental in getting the $4,000 item into the complex for the benefit of local users. The table has actually been in operation at the pool since June, but with certain other events grabbing a high profile, the official unveiling was postponed until September 16.
On rollers, the unit is easily movable and its adaptable height can greatly ease the production of getting ready for the pool, or leaving the pool.
Stepping up to the donating plate along with the Lions were:
• The Carpenters' Union Local 2300;
• School District No. 20 Kootenay Columbia;
• The Regional District of Central Kootenay;
• The West Kootenay Toy Run;
• The Pulp and Paperworkers of Canada, and,
• CUPE Local 2262.
"Today is bringing awareness to the excellent community partnership," said RDCK aquatic/fitness programmer Chris Briggeman on September as folks arrived for a photo op. "We are just going to display the table and show how it's used. There are about 18 school-aged children who have been using it right off the bat. This project is long overdue because many of them (children) are in wheelchairs. Some of our users cannot lie down flat, so the adjustable headrest really helps them."