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| Chloe Hubbard, Aquatic Supervisor |
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New Aquatic Center FAQs
New Pool Frequently Asked Questions
Updated 8/1/2013
| Q | Who would own and operate the proposed pool? |
| A | The pool will be owned and operated by the City of Newport. |
| Q | What is the proposed location of the pool? |
| A | The proposed pool would be attached to the south side of the Newport Recreation Center next to the City Hall. |
| Q | How much would the new pool cost to build? |
| A | The architect’s estimate for construction of the pool is $7.97 million. |
| Q | How much would the new pool cost property owners? |
| A | The cost to property owners would be approximately $.45 per $1,000 of assessed value of a property, and approximately $90 annually. |
| Q | Where would parking be located and is there sufficient parking? |
| A | The existing parking around the facility would be reconfigured and increased to accommodate routine use of the facility. |
| Q | What temperature would the pools be? |
| A | The warm water pool temperature will be approximately 89 degrees, and the temperature of the lap pool will be approximately 82 degrees. |
| Q | Will any additional staff be required to operate the new pool? |
| A | No additional staff will be required, and the current pool staff will be transferred to the new pool. |
| Q | What would happen to the existing pool? |
| A | The city will close the existing pool and use the building for other purposes or surplus it. |
| Q | If the bond measure passes, when would the new pool be ready for use? |
| A | The new pool would likely open in the summer of 2016. |
| Q | Will the new pool have a water slide and an environmentally friendly (green) roof? |
| A | Neither of these features are budgeted, but could be added if sufficient funds are made available. |
