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Coaches and residents urge Kennewick City Council to include indoor pool in planned recreation center
Summary
Multiple swim coaches, athletes and parents spoke during public comment urging the Kennewick City Council to prioritize an indoor aquatic facility in the city's recreation center plans, citing community access, safety and potential economic benefit.
Multiple Tri-Cities swim coaches, athletes and parents used the Kennewick City Council public-comment period on June 3 to press for an indoor pool as part of the city's proposed recreation center.
Jason Hart, head swim coach at Southridge High School, said a basic 25-yard pool with adjacent gym space could host meets and attract out-of-town teams, citing Moses Lake as an example where a modest facility supported frequent events. “During September to last March ... they actually hosted 14 meets in a…
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