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Council approves contractor to begin Malvern Hills Pool design; community pushes faster reopening
Summary
The Asheville City Council approved a consent-agenda item to authorize a contractor to begin design work for rebuilding Malvern Hills Pool. Residents urged a faster schedule and retention of the pool’s current footprint and deep end; the design phase will include public engagement.
The Asheville City Council on May 27 approved a consent-agenda item to authorize a contractor to begin the design phase for rebuilding Malvern Hills Pool, a city parks official said.
Council action begins the formal design process, which staff said will include community feedback on features and accessibility. The design work is the first required step before construction contracting or schedule commitments can be made.
Parks and Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt told council the agenda item seeks approval of a contractor so the city can move into design and that the design will be informed by community…
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