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Village approves leak-detection contract for aquatic center amid debate over long-term pool costs
Summary
Trustees approved a contract with Newman Pools for leak detection and repair at the village aquatic center while debating whether continued large investments in the aging pool are sustainable or whether partnership/alternative approaches should be pursued.
The Village of Weston board approved a contract with Newman Pools to perform leak detection and repair at the village aquatic center after trustees raised questions about cumulative maintenance costs and long-term facility strategy.
Trustees and staff reviewed the pool’s condition (facility originally opened circa 1999) and noted a 2017 facility assessment that identified more than $1 million in needed repairs and maintenance. One trustee questioned at what point the village should stop investing in recurring repairs; others emphasized the pool is a community service that may be impacted if nearby municipalities change their offerings. Presenters said the village had already spent approximately $100,000 on repairs this year and that the leak-detection work is intended to determine the scope of further repairs.
The board approved the leak-detection contract and directed staff to continue evaluating long-term options, including possible partnership with neighboring municipalities or reconsideration of programming and cost-sharing approaches.
