After a delayed opening due to a leak in a pipe underneath the pool, a second leak was found and prompted the closure of the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center for the rest of the season, city officials said on Friday.
Officials made the decision after the leak was discovered during routine maintenance and after consultation with contractors, the city announced on its website. The pool was closed on Tuesday and then officially shut down for season on Friday.
“The repairs needed are significant and will take weeks to complete, leaving little remaining time in the swimming season and insufficient staff to reopen the facility,” the announcement read. “The (city) is committed to making this right for our valued guests. As a result, all season pass holders will receive a full refund on their purchase. Pass holders will receive an email with more details on the refund process.”
The pool opened late this season, on June 19, which was 10 days after its scheduled opening. At the time, city cited a leak — and its repair—as the cause of the delay. The leak, in a pipe under the main surface of the pool, was first mentioned in early June.
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