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Aquatic center closed for renovations; heavy construction to start after Jan. 1 with ~1.5-year timeframe
Summary
City staff said the Woodburn aquatic center closed before Labor Day for selective demolition and assessments; heavy construction is scheduled to start after January with an estimated 1.5-year construction period and arranged alternative programming at nearby pools.
The assistant city administrator told the council the aquatic center closed the Sunday before Labor Day to begin renovation work.
Staff explained the current phase focuses on selective demolition and internal inspections so contractors can assess what level of heavy construction is required. "Heavy construction will start right after the 1st of the year," the assistant city administrator said, adding the probable construction timeframe is "about probably a year and 0.5 construction time frame." Staff described interim options for users, including arranging transportation to a deep-water class at the Molalla Aquatic Center and moving some dry-land fitness classes (yoga, Pilates) into the library.
Staff urged patience while behind-the-scenes work continues and said heavy demolition of front-end spaces (locker rooms, lobby) will occur when the heavy-construction phase begins.
