Echo Hollow Pool update
If you’ve driven by Echo Hollow Pool and Fitness Center recently it probably looks just a bit different. For months now the exterior of the pool has been a beehive of activity as construction crews have bulldozed, excavated and poured concrete. It might look a bit chaotic now, but you know there’s a grand plan to it all, and we’re thrilled with the progress that will breathe new life into the 50-year-old facility. Expected completion of the project still is projected for winter 2021. Construction started on Feb. 24, and it didn’t take long for things to change. Two weeks into the first phase of construction the chain link fence was down and the entire deck space had been bulldozed in preparation for the moving of utilities. The pools were emptied and the interior prepped for the expansion. This project is one that patrons have gotten excited about. The addition of year-round swimming lanes to the outdoor pool and a brand-new recreation pool will make Echo Hollow a popular spot in the summer months. To meet the higher demand the
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City is also investing in the locker room space, and part of the plan includes a large lawn outside for people to enjoy. The most visible part of the expansion are the two outdoor pools. The frame of the expanded, multiuse pool has been poured. With more swimming lanes and a deep end to accommodate a higher diving board, the outdoor tank will be a highlight of Echo Hollow’s year-round schedule. Behind the big pool is the brand-new activity pool that will include a slide and a zero-entry area that allows patrons to walk right in. Over the coming weeks that area will come together. Of course the outside features are the easiest to see but the complete renovation of the interior along with a new roof will ensure Echo Hollow can last for another 50 years. The interior tank is getting upgraded with a new lining and a more adaptivefriendly entry. The locker rooms have been completely gutted in preparation for their makeovers, which will include more locker space, more bathrooms and better privacy for families.
