Residents in Lachine, Quebec, are voicing strong opposition to the borough's decision to abandon a planned open-water pool project at Rene-Levesque Park on Lac Saint-Louis. Valerie Leger, a local resident, expressed feelings of betrayal, stating that the new administration, Ensemble Montreal, has no intention of proceeding with the project, which was launched by the previous administration, Projet Montreal. The pool, which was set to cost $500,000, received environmental approval from Quebec’s Ministry of Environment in January. However, the new administration claims financial constraints necessitate a focus on a sports complex instead. Community members argue that the two projects serve different needs, with Richard Cabana, a local rowing club member, highlighting the dangers of swimming in the area due to strong currents. Leger emphasized that the pool would provide safe access to water for all community members, regardless of their economic background. With the environmental permit set to expire in two years, residents have created a Facebook page advocating for the pool, which has attracted over 1,000 members. Leger believes this movement will persist despite the borough's current stance.