I was just reading the '60s thread, where someone mentioned that pools are more expensive now. I'm curious what is driving the costs. Initial investment, or keeping the pool going? Materials, construction labor, insurance, lifeguards, pool chemicals/maintenance? (In other words, is there one specific thing where, if we could find a cost-effective alternative, it would encourage more pools to be built.)
Right now this is academic, but after I win that big lottery ticket, this information will come in handy. :D
A close friend of mine is the aquatics directior for a huge Y. She says that no matter how many programs they run, the pool always throws a deficit. She states ongoing costs (chemicals, utilities, lifeguards) are very, very high. You also have to factor in liability costs.
The cost effective alternative is the swimming hole in the creek.
A close friend of mine is the aquatics directior for a huge Y. She says that no matter how many programs they run, the pool always throws a deficit. She states ongoing costs (chemicals, utilities, lifeguards) are very, very high. You also have to factor in liability costs.
The cost effective alternative is the swimming hole in the creek.
