Victor Boin Swimming Pool: reopening postponed, unlikely before 2027
Closed since July 2023 for major renovation works, the Victor Boin swimming pool, located in Saint-Gilles, was initially expected to reopen in early 2026. This timeline, which had been widely shared, raised strong expectations among local residents and regular swimmers.
Following numerous enquiries received via swim.brussels, the Sports Department of the Municipality of Saint-Gilles has recently provided an official update, adopting a much more cautious position.
Works taking longer and proving more complex than expected
According to the municipality, the renovation works have unfortunately taken longer than initially planned.
At this stage, it is not possible to confirm any reopening date in 2026.
The municipality indicates that it hopes for a reopening in 2027, but stresses that there is currently no certainty.
Official statement from the Sports Department of the Municipality of Saint-Gilles
Unfortunately, the swimming pool remains closed for a long period.
The works have taken longer than expected.
We hope to be able to reopen in 2027, but at this stage we cannot provide any certainty.
We invite the public to regularly consult our website, our Facebook page, and other communication channels, as an official update will be published during the course of 2026.
At present, we unfortunately do not have any further precise information to share, and we apologise for the inconvenience.”— Sports Department / Sportdienst
What is known at this stage
At present, no official reopening date has been confirmed.
A reopening in 2027 is being considered, without any guarantee.
An official communication is expected during the course of 2026, once the project timeline becomes clearer.
Reminder: objectives of the renovation works
The renovation works at the Victor Boin swimming pool aim in particular to improve overall safety, address structural and waterproofing issues in the pool, and modernise the technical facilities, while fully respecting the building’s heritage character.
Ongoing monitoring on swim.brussels
swim.brussels continues to closely monitor this situation.
This page will be updated as soon as reliable and official information is communicated by the Municipality of Saint-Gilles.
