TAMPA, Fla. – Sulphur Springs residents are celebrating a step forward in the efforts to renovate a community pool.
What You Need To Know
- Tampa City Council approved $1.8 million in funding to repair the Sulphur Springs pool
- The pool has been closed for two summers because the city discovered damage after draining it last year
- Residents say the pool was important for community wellness and recreation, and they’re glad progress is being made toward repairing it
The Sulphur Springs pool closed at the end of the 2023 season and has not reopened because the city found signs of damage. Documents in the agenda for Thursday’s city council meeting said a nearby seawall failed, and that’s affecting the pool.
“It’s a place where we can all gather and have fun over the summer. It’s a safe place for kids,” Sulphur Springs resident Meagan Berkstresser said…