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CANTON
CANTON

$2.4 million renovation closes Summit Aqua Center

The Summit on the Park our Aquatic Center because of its
Aquatic Center in Canton popularity among residents and
Township is currently undergo- its high use for swim lessons and
ing significant renovation, which water fitness classes. We are
is expected to be complete by determined to complete this proj-
mid-December. ect on schedule and get everyone
Canton officials said the $2.4 back in the water as soon as pos-
million construction project, led sible.”
by Canton Facilities Maintenance Affected programs and ameni-
staff, will include tile replace- ties will include: swim lessons,
ment in all pools, including the lap swim, water fitness classes, as
lap pool and family pool, as well well as sauna and steam room
as on the pool decks. In addition, access. During the short-term clo-
tile will also be replaced in the sure, additional Land Fitness
spa and sauna, as well as in the classes will be made available to
men's, women's, and family locker Summit members to supplement
rooms. Further enhancements fitness opportunities within the
include the addition of a water facility. In addition, access to one
feature, replacement of the family/special accommodations
Marcite plaster in the Lazy River, locker room will remain avail-
as well as painting of the pool able at all times during construc-
deck roof, they added. tion. Members of the Canton Township Board of Trustees tour the renovation work at the Canton Aquatic
“This short-term inconven- To minimize the effect of the Center currently under way.
ience will definitely bring long- Aquatic Center closure, all
term gains for individuals who Summit on the Park members members will have access to a Center in Ann Arbor; the Jack E. alternate use of these aquatic
utilize our Aquatic Center as part will have the opportunity to few aquatic facilities in surround- Kirksey Recreation Center in centers during open swim and
of their regular fitness routine,” 'freeze' or temporarily pause their ing communities while the Livonia and the Romulus lap swim times. Members are
said Summit Facility Supervisor memberships for the duration of Summit Aquatic Center is closed Athletic Center. This will provide asked to contact the Summit front
Jason Lombardo. “Summit staff construction and forego access to for renovations, including: the Summit members with a tempo- desk, if they wish to elect any of
is eager to update and improve the facility. In addition, Summit Meri Lou Murray Recreation rary “facility admittance pass” for these options.

Great night out
The National Night Out celebration
in Canton Township recently drew
a large crowd of residents and sev-
eral community groups to Heritage
Park to support neighborhood spirit
and united effort to take a stand
against crime. The event offered an
opportunity for residents to meet
and interact with police and fire
personnel and well as strengthen
the importance of keeping the
community safe and tolerant,
according to officials. The event
was organized by the Canton
Police and Fire departments, the
Canton Public Library, Canton
Coalition for Inclusive
Communities, Community
Financial Credit Union and Canton
Leisure Services.