Pools at two Manitowoc public schools to close amid structural safety concerns
MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Public School District is closing two out of three pools used by students.
An analysis of the pools at Riverview Elementary School, Wilson Middle School and Washington Middle School by CESA 10 show the pools need repairs to the surrounding concrete, but only the pool at Riverview will be filled for the upcoming school year.
The pool at Washington was judged to be unreliable because of the condition of the pool deck supports. Repairs to the pool deck are estimated to cost $300,000 and necessary re-piping is estimated to cost up to $350,000.
The pool at Wilson has already been closed as a result of cracked concrete and water leaks. The assessment by CESA 10 estimated repairs would cost up to $800,000 and would include re-piping, concrete deck repairs and a new Dectron unit.
In his summary to the Manitowoc school board, board member Keith Shaw said the plan was to use the water heater from the Washington pool in the Riverview pool.
The decision did not require board approval, so no vote was taken.
The move was part of the school district's evolving plan to update facilities, all of which require urgent repairs, according to a facilities audit conducted by CESA 10. The audit identified approximately $163.3 million in repairs and possible improvements to the district's properties in the next 10 years.
Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at [email protected].
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