By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
Savannah Parks and Recreation has announced 2025 season will be the final summer for the Savannah Aquatic Center.
“For more than 60 years, the pool has been a cherished part of our community,” the department wrote on social media. “However, the costs of maintaining the aging facility have grown beyond what is financially sustainable. Structural issues, including a shifting substructure, make even necessary repairs – such as re-plastering – an unwise investment due to the risk of early failure.”
The department says the next steps for the city will depend on the public.
“Should the community want to pursue a new aquatic facility, it will not happen automatically. It will require individuals to step forward – bringing ideas, organizing fundraisers, coordinating efforts, and doing the legwork.”
There is currently no committee or agency waiting to take on the project, the department said. The Parks Board will begin discussing potential next steps this month.
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