The Boise City Council will consider a $160,000 Interim Budget Change (IBC) request for the Lowell and South Pools. If approved, the funds will be used to update designs and cost estimates. The new cost analysis is expected to take four months.
Mayor Lauren McLean is committed to reopening the pools. She noted that the 2021 and 2022 cost estimates are outdated and need revision. This will allow the City Council to discuss the pools’ future.
Several alternatives for the pools are being considered, based on community feedback. Options include updating the pools to meet code and accessibility standards, or redesigning them while preserving the historic Art Deco entrances.
The IBC request decision will influence the planning for the Lowell and South Pools. The outcome will guide the project’s direction and potential improvements.
Boise city aims to ensure the pools serve the community’s needs. The planning focuses on updating the pools and preserving their historical value. The City Council’s decision will impact the future of these city pools.