Parks board, staff looking at renovating, not eliminating pool
Oakridger
Oak Ridge city staff now say it s unlikely the Oak Ridge Outdoor Swimming Pool will shut down early this summer because of chlorine issues, nor in the future because of structural problems.
The city Recreation and Parks Department assessed the amount of chlorine left for this summer season and what’s needed and said it believes it has enough chlorine to last until it can order more after the Oak Ridge City Council meeting July 12.
Many people have expressed fears of delays or even a pool closure after an action by Mayor Pro Tem Rick Chinn. He cast the sole nay vote in June on a measure to spend an amount not to exceed $60,000 to purchase chlorine briquettes.
Millions of dollars to go before ORHS renovation project completely paid for
Lauren Gray/Special to The Oak Ridger
While the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) has paid off its debt for the High School renovation, there is still a long way to go when it comes to paying off the debt the city incurred when the project began back in 2006.
The city is extremely grateful for the $8 million that ORPSEF committed to the costs of this renovation.
“I personally want to thank the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation for their support towards the Oak Ridge High School (ORHS) renovation completed in 2008,” said Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers. “I am also thankful for their continued support as they truly make a difference in the lives of our students in the Oak Ridge Schools.”