The pool at the Campbell Community Center has outlived its lifespan, according to a consultant’s audit.

On June 20, the city council got a report on the audit conducted by aquatic consultant Counsil-Hunsaker Associates and Glass Architects.

The pool, built in the 1950s, has eight swimming lanes and is 25 yards long.

According to city recreation specialist Aaron Bueno, the pool sees 290 visits each weekday during the school year and 535 visits each weekday during the summer, or more than 75,000 visits annually.

The audit concluded that the pool is in “declining physical condition” and the mechanical system needs a complete renovation. The audit said outdoor pools usually have a 35- to 40-year lifespan, but Campbell’s pool is nearly 20 years past the estimated lifespan and does not meet current codes for the storage of pool chemicals and ADA accessibility.

“It’s pretty obvious to me things are falling apart,” said Councilwoman Susan Landry.

The audit also showed the pool’s ventilated storage room does not meets fire safety requirements, and its poor condition limits potential aquatic programs.

The report suggests multiple proposals for building a new pool, a second smaller pool and other amenities.

Option one for a new pool includes an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool totaling 4,500 square feet. The pool depth would vary from two meters to where the starting blocks are located to 42 inches in a shallow end. This plan is estimated to cost $2.3 million.

The second option would cost roughly $2.9 million and calls for replacing the current pool with an eight-lane lap pool and a smaller pool. The lap pool would be 4,500 square feet in area with depth varying from two meters to 42 inches.

The smaller pool would be 1,650 square feet and include a ramp and steps. It would serve as a teaching area and would range in depth from 36 to 48 inches.

A third plan calls for a slightly larger pool for teaching swimming classes. This plan would cost an estimated $3.1 million.

The fourth option, estimated to cost $3.5 million, calls for the construction of a 25-yard by 25-meter lap pool and a smaller 1,340-square-foot pool.

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There are also four suggestions for a new building to house the aquatic staff office, locker rooms and bathrooms. The current building lacks sufficient storage and circulation for people to make their way to the pool, according to the report.

The first option proposes a north entrance to the current building to serve as the main entrance to the aquatic center. There would be a lobby with two handicap-accessible restrooms that would serve the entire building. Staff would relocate to an adjacent lobby. Family changing rooms would be built. This option would cost roughly $1.73 million.

A second option would be similar to the first, but the locker rooms would include showers. It would cost around $1.75 million.

A similar plan, also costing $1.75 million, would move the circulation of people through the hallway, providing access to a spinning/exercise room, locker rooms and the pool deck.

The final option provides a small office building and reception area to the north of the current building with access to two new public bathrooms. The main entrance to the center would be through an enlarged weight room at the southeast corner of the pool deck. This option would allow for an expanded staff office, lifeguard break room and locker room. This option could cost $1.64 million.

Mayor Liz Gibbons asked the consultants if there was any information on the cost of doing pool renovations without building a new pool and locker rooms. George Deines, Counsilman-Hunsaker project manager, said renovations would cost the city more as everything would eventually change since the pool, its piping and other facilities are outdated.

“It’s most cost effective to just build an entire new pool,” Deines said.

Money was the foremost concern for the council.

“I have no clue where this money is going to come from,” Councilman Jeffrey Cristina said after hearing all the design options. “This (pool) is really important for the community, but it’s such a big chunk of money.”

The council asked staff to provide more information about pool programs and common uses by residents. Council members also wondered if the city could partner with another entity to manage the pool and chip in on upgrades before approving any design options and funding.