Free Daily Headlines

News

Set your text size: A A A

New city pool, rec center could cost up to $60 million

Slide shows cost projections for four options consultants created to replace Patton Pool and the Whitmire Center, which remain closed after Hurricane Helene wrecked them. [CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT]

By Bill Moss, Published: July 30, 2025

Swimmers want an indoor pool with at least 25-meter lanes, preferably 50-meter. Regular walkers wish city walking trails had rest rooms. Pickleball Nation wants more courts. Kids want a skate park and “pump track” for bicycling. And bridge players want a regular place to pile up masterpoints.

To read the full story

Non-subscribers may read two (2) stories every 30 days for free. To continue reading, please log in or subscribe for only $59.99 per year.

Subscribe Log In Only do this once, then you can login to the left underneath Returning Subscriber.