Renovation of swimming pool proceeding on schedule – topping-out ceremony held on 25 February 2026 

The renovation of the swimming pool began on 31 March 2025. The renovation will be completed by the end of May 2026. The swimming pool will reopen to the public at the beginning of June 2026. 

Construction work has progressed in several areas during the first half of the year: 

• The tiling and grouting work in the pool area is nearing completion. 

• The swimming pool slide has been repaired, painted and reinstalled. 

• The tiling and showers in the washrooms are complete. Work on the false ceilings is underway. 

• The panelling and tiling of the saunas have been completed, and the installation of the stoves is progressing. 

• The lighting in the washrooms has been renewed. 

• The floor covering work in the changing rooms has been completed. 

• Fu iture installation, electrical and plumbing work, and floor surfacing are being carried out in the café premises. 

• The construction of the new windbreak is progressing. 

• The installation of a lift to replace the service ramp is underway. 

• Plumbing and electrical work continues in the technical work facilities. 

• In the pool technical facilities, balancing tank coatings are applied and equipment maintenance and repairs are carried out. 

Renovation improves functionality and safety 

The aim of the renovation is to repair structural defects in the building, prevent new damage and improve the technical functionality of the premises. At the same time, the building services and the washing, sauna and pool facilities will be renovated. Accessibility and energy efficiency will be improved, and the main entrance, ticket office, café and lobby will be renovated. 

User representatives, i.e. the swimming pool staff, are satisfied with the renovation so far. Everything has gone according to plan. 

– For example, the accessibility of the swimming pool, which has always been good, will be improved even further as a result of the renovation. Accessibility has been taken into account in signage and in the design of the changing rooms and washrooms, for example. Customer comfort has also been improved by renovating the café and entrance area, says swimming pool manager Pasi-Jussi Hyytinen. 

The topping-out ceremony celebrated the milestone reached at the construction site. 

A topping-out ceremony is a traditional way of thanking those involved in the project for their work so far and celebrating the progress of the project. The event was attended by representatives of the municipality, the contractor and designers, as well as construction site workers. The programme included speeches and a performance by the music class of Riihikallio School. Guests were also given a sneak peek at the premises undergoing renovation. 

Further information 

Maintenance builder Toni Lainekivi, +358 40 314 2264 

Construction Manager Patrik Kalteva +358 40 314 2243  

Municipal Development Director Albert Andersson, +358 40 314 3560  

Swimming pool manager Pasi-Jussi Hyytinen +35840 314 3495 

Head of Leisure Services Risto Kanerva, +358 40 314 2220  

Marianne Liimatainen, Director of Education and Culture, +358 40 314 3406 

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