Friday, February 21, 2025
Lap Pool Repair Update
As of 2/20/25, the lead project contractor is now estimating the reopening in late March. Why the delay from the previous estimated timeline? The primary factor is the tentative delivery date of a custom-made heat exchanger that is not expected to arrive until the week of March 10. The heat exchanger must be installed prior to moving forward with the final major steps in the repair process, which includes the new plaster coat on the pool basin and refilling of the pool with 25 truckloads of water, a total of 152,000 gallons.
Although we are disappointed that the tentative project timeline has been delayed since the last update, it should allow time for the UV light disinfection system to be installed and operating when the pool reopens. Additionally, repair work that can be completed prior to the heat exchanger installation continues to move forward. A summary of the more significant repair work and pending repairs are listed below. We appreciate your continued patience and support as our team of town staff continues to work with multiple contractors to complete all necessary repairs on the main pool.
Completed Repairs
- Disinfected pool basin, deck drains, pipes, surge tank, and filter
- Removed loose and necessary areas of old plaster
- Cleared dust from the pool area
- Replaced pool filter sand
- Cleaned stainless steel along the pool edge
- Completed acid wash in preparation for bond coat application
- Installed new caulking at joints and seams
- Plumbing and related preparation work for heat exchanger installation (ongoing)
- Plumbing and related preparation work for UV light disinfection system (ongoing)
Pending Repairs
- Apply scratch bond coat (estimated week of March 3)
- Install heat exchanger (estimated week of March 10)
- Install UV light disinfection system (estimated week of March 10)
- Install new plaster (estimated week of March 10)
- Refill pool with water and begin heating water (estimated week of March 10)
- Cure, brush, remove loose plaster particles, rebalance, and filter pool water (A two-week process that begins shortly after the pool has been filled with water).
Again, thank you for your community support as we work through these challenges to provide you with the most pleasurable swimming experience as soon as possible!
Therapy Pool Remains Open
The Therapy Pool will continue to operate as scheduled. For daily schedule updates, please visit our website or call (860) 429-3015 ext. 4.
Winter Aquatic Programs Canceled
Due to the extended repair timeline, all aquatic swim programs for the Winter Season are officially canceled. Please check the Aquatics page (LINK HERE) for updates on future pool programs.