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Crawford council seeks clearer cost estimates for pool repairs after $500,000 figure cited
Summary
Council members and residents raised alarm about the community pool's condition; Council Member Brent Gebbie said repair costs were estimated at about $500,000 and urged a second opinion before pursuing a pending grant.
Council Member Brent Gebbie told the Jan. 29 special meeting that the estimated cost to repair Crawford’s community pool is "around $500,000," and he urged the city to obtain a second professional opinion before moving forward with repairs or grant applications.
Residents said the pool matters for town youth and community life, but Gebbie said the city cannot reliably pursue a grant until it has a precise cost analysis. "The pool doesn't need to be extravagant but pointed out that the proposed cost for repairs alone is around $500,000," Gebbie said, noting doubts about the existing estimate and the need for more reliable data.
No formal action was taken at the meeting to authorize repairs or to accept a particular engineering estimate. Council members discussed the importance of clear budgeting and coordination with boards (including the Golf Board for other facilities) so that grant applications can proceed with accurate cost information.
The meeting record lists the pool repair estimate as a planning concern; officials indicated they will seek further information before making funding commitments.
