Revamped Curtis Pool To Open To Public For Two Weeks Beginning Dec. 5

University Place swimmers will get a wet, early Christmas gift this year.

The University Place School District announced on its website that the long-awaited, $7.5 million renovation and modernization of the Curtis High Aquatic Center is almost complete.

On Dec. 5, the pool will officially open to the public for lap and pool swim. It will remain open to the public Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings until Dec. 16, before the district goes on Winter Break.

After that, the school district will open up the pool to a full schedule of activities and events for the public, including swim lessons.

In August, Patch reported that  - part of an $86 million bond that voters approved in 2006 - wasn't going to be complete in September, as officials originally expected.

The delay and other issues also mean the school district will likely go to court to recover the cost from the project's contractor, Construction Enterprises Contractor, Inc.

Improvements include the addition of two more competition lanes, an enlarged diving well and expanded spectator seating.

Click on this link to view the schedule of the pool's community activities.

Click on this link to view the school district's brochure for the pool, which covers activities after Winter Break.