AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Amarillo City Council is discussing the potential closure of two city pools amid safety concerns and deteriorating conditions.
In November, the Parks and Recreation Board voted to recommend the closure of Southeast and Southwest pools due to deterioration and safety concerns.
At the last city council meeting, city officials presented information about major issues with the facilities including leaks and outdated equipment.
Council weighs multiple options
City officials discussed various options for the pools including keeping both open and spending tax dollars on repairs just to open for this upcoming summer season. Council believed this would just be delaying the issues…