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Appleton Pool

Posted by Melissa Streich | May 1, 2018

The pool in Appleton was over 50 years old and deteriorating quickly before a renovation in 2013. Due to increased community support, demand, and help from a  community group, the project became a reality. There was discussion about relocating the pool but this was decided against after the estimated costs were too high to  finance. By keeping the original location, the original pool walls could be used as a shell for the new pool and funds could be saved. The city council received three renovations options. The plans ranged from a Band-Aid-type plan that fixed the most pressing problems to a plan to demolish the locker room facility and eliminate the wading pool. The plan that increased accessibility to the pool with features like a zero entry deep, as well proposed the building of a bathhouse … Click button below to view full case study

Appleton Pool

 

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