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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR052919DOPRF� OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR qa 4 MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF News Release For Immediate Release: May 29, 2019 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION PATRICK T. PORTER, DIRECTOR Tel (808) 241-4460 Fax (808) 241-5126 Blessing held for reopening of Waimea swimming pool on Wednesday WAIMEA — On Wednesday, a blessing was held for the reopening of the Waimea swimming pool. "Mahalo to the hard work of our Department of Parks and Recreation staff, the continued partnership with our state officials, and to our community for your cooperation and patience with the reopening of the Waimea swimming pool," said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. "This project which was completed ahead of schedule is much needed, as the Westside community depends on this pool for their recreational needs." The scope of this project includes restoration to the pool deck, plumbing and electrical improvements, as well accessibility upgrades in line with the American with Disabilities Act. Pacific Blue Construction LLC was the general contractor, while Palms Hawaii Architecture served as the project's architect. The Waimea swimming pool opens to the public on Thursday, May 30. The hours of operation for the Waimea pool are as follows: • Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 2:45 p.m. (open swim); • Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. (adult swim), and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (open swim) • Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. (open swim). The summer hours of operation for the Waimea pool begins on June 4 and are as follows: • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. (adult swim), and 1 to 4:30 p.m. (open swim); • Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. (adult swim); • Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. (adult swim) and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (open swim); • Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. (open swim). The facility is closed on Monday and on holidays. If the holiday falls on a Monday, the pool will be closed the following Tuesday. For more information on the Waimea pool, you may call 338-1271. Photo caption: On Wednesday, a blessing was held for the reopening of the Waimea swimming pool. The pool opens to the public on Thursday, May 30. 'l 4 Photo caption: The scope of project includes restoration to the pool deck, plumbing and electrical improvements, as well accessibility upgrades in line with the American with Disabilities Act.