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Saint Marys council hears $10M–$17M options to replace aging community pool
Summary
Consultant George Dynas presented three pool replacement concepts ranging roughly $10M–$17M, projected annual operations of $300k–$400k and revenue of $190k–$260k; council asked about staffing, heating and timelines and no formal decision was made.
Consultant George Dynas told the Saint Marys City Council on May 19 that the city’s outdoor pool has exceeded its expected lifespan and that a feasibility study considered three replacement concepts with capital costs roughly in the $10,000,000–$17,000,000 range.
Dynas, who said he was working with Councilman Hunsaker, described visible structural issues — rust, separation of the pool deck from the pool structure and areas that have bowed — and noted the mechanical systems date from a mid-2000s renovation. He said the study combined a community meeting and a survey (about 550 responses) and found consistent support for amenities such as a 0-depth beach entry, splash pad, water slides and lap lanes.
The study presented three concepts:…
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