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Santa Clara Public Library California - Statement on the Status of the George F Haines International Swim Center 17 January 2024 ( news )
Santa Clara Public Library , state California ( By Press Release office)
Jan 17,2024
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In August 2023 , the City retained the consultant team of LPA , Inc , Aquatic Design Group and SGH to conduct an assessment of the structural and operational components of the George F . Haines International Swim Center . The purpose of this review was to assess the current conditions of the facility , to identify deficiencies and to evaluate compliance with applicable health , safety , and building standards .
On January 11 , 2024 , the consultant team met with City to review their preliminary findings .
The consultant team recommended that the facility not be used until such time repairs or replacement could be implemented that address safety and structural concerns noted in their report . Out of an abundance of caution , the City Manager directed staff to close the facility immediately pending the completion and presentation of the consultant’s final report .
The final report will be publicly available as part of the January 30th City Council meeting agenda packet . In the interim , staff is in communication with the affected user groups to identify needs and assist them in developing a transition plan . At this point , the length of the closure is unknown and dependent upon further review of the assessment findings . Consequently , a determination regarding next steps will be evaluated in the coming weeks .
For more information on City swim facilities , visit
SantaClaraCA . gov/Swimming
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