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Condon officials say community pool is beyond repair; seek planning and county support
Summary
City officials told the Gilliam County Court that an engineering report found the Condon community pool beyond repair and estimated replacement costs at roughly $2 million; the city plans public outreach and asked the county to consider long-term operational support.
City of Condon officials told the Gilliam County Court that an engineering assessment found the town pool “beyond repairable” and estimated rebuilding and required Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades at about $2 million.
The city representative said the council’s near-term plan is to “duct tape” the existing pool to keep it operable through 2025 and to pursue public outreach and a master plan that would establish a feasible replacement site and preliminary cost estimates. The official said the preferred new site is behind the grade school, pending property transfers with the school district.
The city has an existing agreement with the county to reimburse up to $70,000 per year for operating costs; officials asked the court to consider a longer-term operational commitment if the community decides to pursue a new pool and to be prepared to support annual operating costs in the $70,000–$100,000 range if the project moves forward.
Officials said they will hold community meetings, publish a written comment period through Feb. 14, and discuss pool funding and outreach at a city council retreat in mid-January. The city plans to obtain a simple conceptual rendering and ballpark cost estimate from a consultant and to pursue grants and possible bond financing if the community supports replacement.
Why it matters: The pool is a community recreation and livability asset; the county’s willingness to commit to long-term operational support would affect the feasibility of a voter-supported bond or other financing.
What was not decided: The court did not make a funding commitment at the meeting. City officials asked the court to consider future operational support if Condon residents approve construction financing.
