CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston officials say they expect a new cover for Budlong Pool within the next few weeks, after the city was unable to close the pool following its first summer back in operation.
Leaves from surrounding trees have fallen into the pool, and aerial video showed the water had turned green. The city spent about $5 million on the pool, which had been closed since 2020.
The company that built the pool, Vantage, was supposed to provide a cover but went out of business, Mayor Ken Hopkins said. He said the pool’s unusual design made it difficult to find a replacement vendor.
“Within the next couple of weeks, they should have a new cover,” Hopkins said…