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Carbondale seeks county contribution to new aquatic center; commissioners weigh parks-fee tradeoffs
Summary
Town of Carbondale representatives asked Pitkin County commissioners for assistance toward an approximately $14–15 million all‑electric aquatic center; the town has raised $1.11 million of a $2.5 million voluntary‑fundraising goal and requested the county consider a six‑figure contribution.
Representatives from the Town of Carbondale presented a capital campaign update on June 10 and asked Pitkin County commissioners to consider a contribution toward a new Carbondale Aquatic Center.
Town Manager Lauren Gister and Parks & Recreation Director Eric Brenlinger described the project as a fully electric, three‑pool facility that includes a six‑lane lap pool (with diving), a zero‑depth recreation pool with splash features, and a hot tub/therapy pool. The design features rooftop solar and a bifacial PV shade trellis and is intended to operate mostly in summer…
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