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Walnut Creek council to consider construction contracts for new pool and community center; groundbreaking eyed for early 2026

Walnut Creek mayor's office ยท November 13, 2025

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Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Darling said the council will consider construction contracts for a new swimming pool and community center at its Nov. 18 meeting; the city is aiming to break ground in early 2026 with the pool opening in 2027 if the contracts move forward.

Cindy Darling, Walnut Creek mayor, said the City Council will consider construction contracts for a new swimming pool and community center at its meeting on Nov. 18. Darling said, 'If all goes well, we will break ground on the project in early 2026 and toes in the water in 2027.'

The contracts for the pool and community center are listed on the council agenda; Darling presented the timeline as a projection contingent on council approval and subsequent construction scheduling. She also noted the city will cut the ribbon on the all-new Heather Farm turf fields next month, calling that project 'a tremendous accomplishment.'

Darling framed the projects as part of the city's broader capital improvements plan and did not provide further budget or contract details in this update. No formal vote or contract awards were reported in the message; the matter is scheduled for consideration at the Nov. 18 council meeting. Darling signed off by reiterating the timeline target: early 2026 for groundbreaking and 2027 for the pool to open.

The next formal step for the projects is the council meeting where the construction contracts will be considered. The city has not specified bond or grant sources, contract values, or contractors in this announcement.