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Waverly staff report progress, dewatering challenges at new aquatic center; May–June 2026 opening still target
Summary
City staff updated council on construction of the Waverly Aquatic Center, describing heavy groundwater at depth, an extensive dewatering system, placement of a large manhole/tank using a major crane, and a revised target opening window of May–June 2026.
City staff on Sept. 8 told the Waverly City Council that construction of the Waverly Aquatic Center has advanced but the project has encountered unexpected groundwater that required an expanded dewatering effort and heavy equipment work.
Staff presented photos and said contractors hit groundwater between about 13 and 15 feet while excavating to the pool design depth of roughly 24 feet. The contractor has installed an on‑site dewatering system described in the meeting as about 87 intake points that…
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