The WREC swimming pool will be closed 90 days this summer, from May 21 to July 20, for repairs.
WREC’s Aquatics Coordinator Dustin Stene said the main reason for renovation is due to settling, which typically occurs with newly built pools.
The settling has caused the back edge of the pool’s gutter to start collapsing, which causes uneven ground and pushes tiles up.
The 90-day project will include trenching around the pool and rebuilding the back wall of the gutter and tile around the spa. Additionally, the renovation will update the pool’s Americans With Disabilities Act access which will involve installing anchors for a chairlift.
ADA requires pools with large surface areas to possess two permanent access points. The WREC currently has one with its wheelchair access ramp.
Ultimately, Stene emphasized the importance of fixing the pool correctly now to avoid future problems.
“We could have done a minimal cheap fix, but we would be doing that every single year for the next 20 years,” he said.
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