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Three Lakes board votes to discontinue talks to host regional aquatic center on school land

Three Lakes Board of Education · June 20, 2024
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After a multi-hour presentation and questions about land use, parking, liability and community perception, the Three Lakes School Board voted to discontinue discussions with the 3 Lakes Regional Aquatic and Fitness Center about building on school property; proponents said the privately funded project would have required a land transfer and $40–45 million in fundraising.

The Three Lakes School Board voted to discontinue discussions with the 3 Lakes Regional Aquatic and Fitness Center about building the proposed facility on school-owned land.

Board members raised repeated concerns about land availability, parking and long-term liability before taking the motion. Mr. Williams, speaking for the project, said the plan envisioned four pools, accessible amenities, childcare and community rooms and estimated a fundraising goal “in the neighborhood…

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