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Waverly staff: new aquatic center won’t open this summer amid construction delays

City Council of Waverly, Iowa · May 5, 2026
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City staff reported construction delays on the new Waverly aquatic center and said the city will not open the facility for the 2026 season; staff cited dewatering, weather, curing times and staffing constraints and estimated possession toward July with limited preview events possible.

City staff told the Waverly City Council on May 4 that the new aquatic center is running behind schedule and the city will not open the facility for the 2026 season.

At the meeting, staff member Garrett said delays stemmed from dewatering, heavy snow and colder winter weather that added time to construction, and noted certain systems and equipment still need…

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