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Ulster County approves design and schedule for county pool renovations; contracts expected in July
Summary
County consultants presented a comprehensive renovation plan for the Ulster County pool — including zero‑entry access, a sprayground with UV treatment, bathhouse renovation, and upgraded filtration — with construction contracts expected in July and mobilization planned soon after the pool season closes.
Deputy Executive Laval introduced CHA consultant Mr. Savage to brief the committee on proposed renovations to the county pool complex and the timeline for construction.
Mr. Savage, CHA consultant for the project, summarized background from the abrupt 2024 closure and said the county secured a New York State ‘‘New York Swims’’ grant opportunity to pursue a comprehensive renovation rather than piecemeal repairs. He said the design team started work in late 2025, evaluated programming and condition, and solicited market bids; formal construction contracts are expected to be presented to the committee in July.
The committee endorsed a concept that preserves swim‑lane capacity while adding a zero‑entry access point for ADA compliance and family use, an interactive sprayground and a renovated bathhouse. Savage said the team elected to renovate rather than replace the roughly 5,000‑square‑foot bathhouse to save cost and preserve architectural character, and to reuse existing regenerative media filters where feasible to reduce water use.
Mechanical and water‑quality upgrades were central to the presentation. The project will add a second regenerative filter and a UV secondary disinfection system for the sprayground; Mr. Savage said UV reduces public‑health risk for interactive features where diaper‑age children are present. On chemical control the project will use CO2 for pH management and aim to minimize backwashing to conserve water.
Savage explained the procurement and construction approach: contractors will be signed Aug. 1, 2026, with an aggressive up‑front submittal period so heavy mobilization can occur immediately after the season; crews should begin on‑site work in September with an objective of reopening for the next primary season, subject to permitting and construction progress. He said permitting is in progress (SHPO/historic review, health department review because of the UV disinfection component) and that the project team expects to clear those reviews.
Committee members pressed staff on accessibility, bus transportation to the pool, the plan for lifeguards and whether the pool will be heated (it will not be heated as a matter of current municipal practice), and on whether the county will incorporate native plantings in landscaping. Staff said they will circulate bid results to the committee and bring contract documents in July.
What’s next: contracts and final cost recommendations will be presented to the committee in July. The committee will consider funding authorizations and the construction schedule; the consultant recommended signing contractors Aug. 1 to enable mobilization after the season.
