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After long debate, Visalia council directs staff to study funding for 50-meter pool and large recreation pool

Visalia City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Following a consultant presentation estimating $25'$33 million to build a 50-meter competitive pool paired with a large recreation pool, the council directed staff to return with funding options (including phased approaches) and to hire a consultant to test the viability of a November sales-tax measure; the motion passed 3-2.

The Visalia City Council directed staff to pursue further feasibility and funding analysis for a municipal aquatics complex that would include a 50-meter competitive pool and a large recreation pool, after hearing detailed cost and program options from an industry consultant.

Dennis Berkshire of Aquatic Design Group outlined three facility options based on a 50-meter competitive pool combined with increasing amounts of recreation water. Berkshire said a full build with a substantial recreation component would likely require a 3'5-acre site (plus parking and support) and estimated construction costs in the range of $25…

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