The Parthenay-Gâtine Community of Communes (CCPG) is launching a renovation program for its aquatic facilities, starting with the GatinéO center. These works aim to ensure the quality of service and good reception conditions for users.
The replacement of the air handling unit (AHU), twenty years old, is a priority. The current one consumes 164 MWh per year, costing €300,000, and will be replaced by a new, more energy-efficient unit, saving approximately €21,000 per year. This project, costing €387,152.40 including tax, will be carried out by the company Dalkia from December 2026 to early March 2027.
The paddling pool, closed since May 2024 due to significant leaks caused by the displacement of its drainage pipes, will also be refurbished. This project, estimated at €180,000 including tax, will begin in March 2027 for completion in May 2027. These works will not affect the use of the other pools.
The aquatic center will be closed to the public from December 7, 2026, to February 28, 2027. To mitigate the impact of these works, the CCPG is transferring a large part of GatinéO's activities to the Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud swimming pool, extending its opening hours. Public access slots will increase by 10 hours, reaching 25 hours per week. Children's activities (Aqua-mômes, Aqua kidz) and baby swimming sessions (during school holidays) will be maintained at Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud. Health and fitness activities will benefit from 3 additional hours. Aquabike and prenatal sessions are suspended.
Schools that used GatinéO will have their time slots adjusted. For those already attending Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud, nothing will change. 17 additional hours have been created for them at this pool. Four clubs, representing approximately 550 to 600 members annually, use GatinéO: the Club Aquatique de la Région de Parthenay (CARP) for diving, the Sport Nautique Parthenaisien (SNP) for swimming, the TCG 79 Parthenay for triathlon, and the Club Aquatic Loisirs Retraités (CALR) for seniors.
GatinéO can be reached at 05 49 71 08 90. Opening hours during school and holiday periods are detailed, along with rules regarding prohibited shorts, thongs, and tangas. Accepted payment methods include bank cards, cash, checks, Gâtinelles, UP SPORT CNAS coupons, SPORT ANCV coupons, and ANCV holiday vouchers. Bills of €50 or more are not accepted.
