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Utah Pool to reopen in April after yearlong renovation; staff cite energy and water‑saving upgrades
Summary
City staff told the committee that Utah Pool is filling and expected to soft‑open Monday, April 6, with a grand reopening on April 18; upgrades include a new main drain, variable frequency drives, activated glass filter media and a clear‑flow device the department says will cut backwashing and save water.
Aurora’s Utah Pool is set to reopen after a year of repairs and upgrades, Parks staff told the Parks, Recreation and Quality of Life Policy Committee March 26.
Brian Green, director in Parks, Recreation and Open Space, said the project is on time and on budget and that pools are filling; he announced a soft opening planned for Monday, April 6 and a grand reopening on Saturday, April 18. “This project [is] on time and on budget. We like that,” Green said.
Why it happened: Staff traced the work back to March 2025, when a ruptured exterior water line and related repairs revealed an aging main pool drain and other equipment at end of life. The department contracted repairs and a broader replacement program to modernize pumps, filtration and chemical systems.
Key upgrades: Project lead Winter Steager described three groups of changes: mechanical and plumbing repairs (a reconstructed main drain with an estimated ~50‑year life and a new perimeter gutter system), energy and pump upgrades (variable frequency drives to reduce energy use and extend pump life) and filtration/chemical improvements (a new activated glass filter media replacing sand and a tablet chemical feed system to replace liquid chemicals for safer, more consistent dosing). Staff also installed a new leisure slide and updated pool liners and returns.
Water savings technology: The project includes two water‑saving technologies intended to reduce backwashing and overall water use: a clear‑flow device (which applies a frequency to encourage particulates to agglomerate and reduce backwash frequency) and the activated glass media. Denver’s experience was cited as showing 50–75% reductions in backwashing after similar installations; staff cautiously estimated the Utah Pool could save on the order of 100,000 gallons a year at that location but said they will measure actual savings during operation.
Safety and access: Staff said they will install additional pool safety signage recommended by aquatic industry experts, update concessions and finalize staffing to operate the facility.
Next steps: Staff will share precise public‑facing dates and materials with council Monday and proceed with the announced soft and grand opening schedule if systems perform as expected.
