Groton's New Municipal Pool
The City of Groton is in the process of raising money for a new swimming pool.
Construction of the original pool was done in 1965. It was built for $47,000 with a 30 year life expectancy (1965 to 1995). The original pool was closed August 2007 after 43 years of operation. It lost over 5,000 gallons per day of water and there was concrete failure within the pool. It was demolished in November 2007.
Original Pool Committee Members
The original committee members then were:
| Omer Nelson, Mayor | Earl Meredith | Robert Volk |
| Eugene Abeln | Harland Drube | Leonard Garness |
| Randall H. Hall, Jr. | Harlan Riley | Robert Snyder |
New Pool Budget
Now, work is underway to raise money for a new pool. Here is the breakdown of
the expenditures:
| Pool Structure | $925,000 |
| Bath house (with pumphouse) | $347,250 |
| Water Features - Bubbles, 3 slides, etc. |
$308,000 |
| Site Work | $75,000 |
| Deck | $50,000 |
| Fence | $20,000 |
| Architectural & Engineering Fees | $80,000 |
| Aquatic Design | $30,000 |
| Pump pit, backwash pit | $65,000 |
| TOTAL | $1,900,250 |
New Pool Features
The new pool will have 5,013 square feet with a zero depth entrance and a 10
feet diving area. Features include:
• Bath house (includes family changing room)
• Zero-depth entry with floor bubbles, slide, rain drops
• Diving board and drop slide at deep end
• 130 foot waterslide
• 40 year life expectancy
The Plan
| Plan A | Plan B |
| - March 2008 • funds raised: $1.5 million • Advertise for bids |
- May 2008 • funds raised: $1.5 million • Advertise for bids |
| - April 2008 • Award Bids |
- June 2008 • Award Bids |
| - June - August 2008 • Construction • Raise remaining funds for optional equipment |
- August - October 2008 • Construction • Raise remaining funds for optional equipment |
| - May 2009: Opening | - July 2009: Opening |
How Can You Help?
• Be an ambassador of the pool project
- Encourage support of family, friends, community service groups,
employers
- Contact pool committee with donor and fundraising suggestions
• Support Fundraising Activities
- Participation
- Volunteer to Help
• Volunteer Labor or Talents
Financial Support / Levels of Giving
| Admiral | $100,000 or more ** |
| Commodore | $75,000 - $99,999 ** |
| Captain | $50,000 - $74,999 ** |
| Commander | $25,000 - $49,000 ** |
| Lieutenant | $10,000 - $24,999 ** |
| Ensign | $5,000 - $9,999 ** |
| Midshipman | $1,000 - $4,999 ** |
| Seaman | $1 - $999 |
| ** Donations of $1,000 or more acknowledged on wall of Honor |
New Pool Committee Members
| Roy Olson, mayor | Jerrie Vedvei | Liz Doeden |
| Sue Foster | Kelly Kjelden | Terry Herron |
| Anita Lowary | Tyke Nyberg | Deb Gengerke |
| Scott Smith | Steve Smith | Steve Simon |
Benefits of a pool in Groton
• Average 200 swimmers per day
• Swimming Lessons Available in town (lifesaving skills, swimming is an
exercise option throughout life span, potential future employment as lifeguard)
• Adult lap swim and water aerobic exercise
• Physical therapy
• Supervised, constructive activities for children
• Continued quality of life
- Family-oriented activity
- Attract families with shared values
- Maintain/increase property values
• Seasonal employment opportunities
The Original Pool
Above photos courtesy Groton Daily Independent