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York Suburban finds major pool defects; board affirms new-pool planning, seeks temporary swim arrangements
Summary
District engineers and consultants found structural cracks and persistent leaks in the high-school pool; repair estimates range from several hundred thousand to multiple millions, and administrators recommended against large repairs while the board pursues a previously approved new‑pool plan.
The district presented an engineering and cost assessment of the high school pool and asked the board for direction on whether to invest in repairs or proceed with the district’s previously approved plan to design a new pool.
Missus Kindick, the district’s chief financial and operations officer, summarized multiple inspections and leak-detection work that found cracks in tile and concrete extending to the pool shell and issues around the main drains. She said one outside expert estimated a feasibility study (four to five months) would cost about $13,000 and that two main repair pathways had very different price ranges.
Why it matters: the pool is the primary school-based space for swimming practices and competitions; prolonged closure affects the high school swim program and youth feeder programs and requires the district to arrange alternative practice and competition locations.
Options and cost estimates presented (administration figures): - Steel-liner option (install a steel liner to…
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