Each year, the Cowichan Aquatic Centre undergoes a three-week maintenance shutdown that involves draining the wave pool, swirl pools, and/or the competition pool to complete annual maintenance updates and repairs, then refilling once work is complete. It also includes other major maintenance jobs (like painting, fixing equipment, deep cleaning) that can only be done when the facility is empty for an extended period of time.
The annual closure gives the opportunity to complete needed repairs and maintenance to extend the life of the equipment and facility while minimizing the need for unexpected closures throughout the year.
The 2024 closure took place September 14 through October 6, 2024.