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Council hears feasibility study outlining options to enclose Peter Kirk Pool; price range spans dome to permanent structures
Summary
Consultants presented a facility assessment, short- and long-term needs and three enclosure options (open-air permanent, tension-sprung, and air-supported dome). Costs and operating impacts vary widely and council members debated whether to prioritize a phased winterization of Peter Kirk Pool or aim for a larger long-term aquatic center.
City staff and aquatics consultants presented the Peter Kirk Pool assessment and options to enclose the seasonal outdoor pool for year-round use. "Buildings are in pretty good condition as they are," Jeff Anderson, principal at Scamato Workshop (consultant), told council as he summarized the facility assessment, noting recommendations for accessibility and limited seismic work. The consultants identified short-term immediate needs (health, safety, accessibility) of about $2.0 million and long-term facility needs of about $2.2 million — a combined assessment total of roughly $4.3 million to bring the current facility up to standard regardless of enclosure choices. For a year-round enclosure, consultants presented three classes of solutions…
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