The Fernley Swimming Pool is moving closer to reopening, with several major pieces of the renovation project now complete and final inspections underway.
Fernley Swimming Pool District Board member Suzanne Prouty said Monday the project received sign-off from the fire marshal, one of the key remaining approvals needed before the facility can reopen.
Prouty said the pool was about two-thirds full when she visited Friday, and crews were finishing work associated with bringing large equipment into the building.
A window that had been removed to allow equipment access was being replaced, and heavy equipment was expected to be out of the facility by Monday. SB Builders, the project’s general contractor, is continuing with smaller final projects this week.
The district is also waiting for City of Fernley approval of the remaining permit, which Prouty said was hoped for Tuesday.
Once those approvals are in place, Pool Manager Patrick will also need to call for an inspection by the Nevada health department.
In addition to the construction and inspections, pool staff will need time to prepare for reopening. That includes working with lifeguards and completing repairs to a pool slide that had been delayed until the roof and code-related work was finished.
Prouty said contractors and pool staff have indicated reopening could be no more than about two weeks away, depending on final inspections, permits and staff preparation.
The pool district board is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, after this edition goes to press. Contractors, project staff and the pool manager are expected to provide additional updates at the meeting, including information on the new pump.
The Fernley Reporter will follow up next week with details from the meeting and any updated reopening timeline.
Prouty credited project manager Jon Burhans of Winnemucca and SB Builders for coordinating the work, including demolition, construction, subcontractors, electrical work, fire and security systems, roofing and suppliers.
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