Rec-Plex Pool Set to Close July 11 for Filter Replacement

After 17 years in use, the 50-meter pool at the is getting a new filter system.

of this year, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hutsler informed the Board of Aldermen that the filter system was nearing the end of its lifespan. The system had been in place since 1994 and the filters needed to be replaced.

Changing the filter proved to be an expensive proposition. Hutsler said in January that the whole aging system could be replaced for nearly the same cost. The

At the , the Aldermen agreed to fund the project with money from the Natatorium Foundation. The Foundation is the self-sustaining fund established for the maintenance of the Natatorium. The Foundation started with $2 million in funds, has spent $2 million and still has $2 million.

To replace the filter, the city has to shut down the 50-meter pool. Filtration will need to be stopped for this project, which means the pool will not be able to open to the public due to safety standards. 

The pool will be closed beginning Monday, July 11. The project is scheduled to be completed by Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. 

During this time period, all St. Peters Rec-Plex pass-holders may use the City of St. Peters’ outdoor pools for free. Rec-Plex pass-holders will need to show their pass-holder card to access the outdoor pools at the following locations: Laurel Park, 181 Driftwood Ln.; Golf & Recreation Center, 200 Salt Lick Rd.; and Nob Hill Pool, 50 Sutters Mill Rd. Only Laurel Park will have special hours to accommodate adult lap swimmers/walkers. Go online to www.stpetersmo.net to see a full schedule including adult lap swimming/walking hours at Laurel Park’s pool, or ask for a schedule at the front desk at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd.

While the 50-meter pool will be close, the leisure pool will not be closed down. The leisure pool will continue to host public swimming, swim lessons and some aqua aerobics classes. The Rec-Plex leisure pool will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in order to be acid washed to clean deep down stains that can’t be cleaned with normal scrubbing.