Belmont Pool Closed
"On Thursday, January 10th, the City of Long Beach closed the pool indefinitely after a structural analysis found that the pool was “seismically unsafe,” meaning that even a moderate earthquake would cause severe damage to the facility."
The real question is how many indoor SCM pools are there? I really don't know.
We've been over this before, but I surely don't want to be at Mission or Pierce College or UCLA or any of the other outdoor SCM pools in December.
Public Hearing on the temporary above ground outdoor pool
Long Beach City Hall
777 East Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
04/08/13 -2:00 pm - on the 7th Floor
Agenda Item # 1303-09
Regarding above ground outdoor pool and related structures (restrooms, showers, ramps, deck, etc.)
I do not see this item on the City Council website. It has yet to be added. There is a huge sign next to the steps to the main entrance at the pool. (I swam at the outdoor pool the past two evenings.)
I am unable to attend, however I believe our local newspaper will post an article the next day.
When I'm in SoCal frequently, I swim at Cerritos. I also regularly compete at the Grunions SCM meet in LB. The Cerritos pool would be a great alternative and a whole lot warmer!
The annual SPMS SCM Meet in Dec. in Long Beach is the premier SCM meet on the west coast.In the absence of the Belmont pool for several years, does anyone have any idea what will happen to the meet?
The real question is how many indoor SCM pools are there? I really don't know.
We've been over this before, but I surely don't want to be at Mission or Pierce College or UCLA or any of the other outdoor SCM pools in December.
Celes King, III / Rancho Cienega PoolStolen rom SwimmersGuide.comAdams / Crenshaw
25m, 6 lanes, indoors, 82°F (28°C)
www.swimmersguide.com/selectfacility.aspx
I think the pool is worth saving, though. If I understand the article correctly, if it could cost up to $64 million to totally replace it, but only $23 million to upgrade it, I would think upgrading would be the way to go. L.B. could still erect a temporary pool while the upgrades are in the works and would save well over $30 million in the long run.
The thing I hate the most about this, is what will happen to all of the tile murals. They are beautiful works of art that should be preserved.
The City's report indicated that it would cost about $44 million to repair the existing facility and bring it up to current seismic standards. For the additional $20 million or so, Long Beach will get two 50-meter pools, one indoors and one outdoors. A better deal.