East End Pool Sandblasting and Painting (2024)

Historically during the fall season, the three East End pool (lap/activity, diving, and kiddie) bottoms and walls were painted every other year. However, after 16 years, the layers of paint will no longer adhere to the concrete. The paint is continuously chipping and the pool vacuums are constantly picking up paint chips, which can lead to rough, sharp edges. Staff propose hiring a contractor to sandblast all the paint layers to ensure proper adhesion of a fresh coat of paint and allow Facilities staff to allocate their time to other critical tasks in preparation for the summer season.