The George F. Haines International Swim Center in Santa Clara has been closed since January 2024 due to significant structural safety issues. The city is starting $2 million in repairs to allow a limited reopening while planning a $45 million rebuild funded by Measure I. However, the project could exceed budget due to discovered complications, which may delay the original reopening date. The swim club has been adversely affected, incurring hefty costs as its members practice in various other locations.
For more than a year, the 500-person swim team has been spread out across seven different pools, which has been a huge financial strain.
The city has enough contingency funds to cover the extra repairs, but it will likely delay the opening date, originally slated for April.
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