It sounds pretty good - the City of Moose Jaw's plan to construct a new outdoor pool. 

The plan is to decommission the old Natatorium building - take it out of play and build a new, 8-lane, 25 metre pool along with a what they call a "beach entry leisure pool" with a water spray package and a waterslide. 

We'd also build new accessible changerooms with a reception area, staff room and concession. 

The issue for some is the proposed size of the pool.  The current Phyllis Dewar pool is 50 metres long but the new one would be half of that.  And, again, just 8 lanes and that would be smaller than the pool at the Kinsmen Sportsplex - it's a 25 metre, 10-lane pool.  

One concerned citizen I know is worried.  The outdoor pool has been a part of his routine for 37 years.  He says the "25 metre plan will be too small to keep the current programs that we have now without overcrowding." 

I've got a feeling we'll be hearing from a number of individuals and delegations opposed to the plan in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned.