Announcements

• Wrangell Parks and Recreation’s Swimming Pool will be closed for maintenance until further notice. We suspect that pool operations will be returned in March. We apologize for the ongoing delay; however, we are committed to ensuring the pool repair is performed to the best standards possible. Further explanation on the project is outlined below.
  Late in the summer of 2022, Parks & Recreation maintenance personnel noticed an upward trend in water loss. Through some investigation we determined that there was a small crack in the concrete foundation, causing approximately 3,000 gallons of water loss a day. It is critical to resolve issues of this nature to prevent further deterioration and harm to the facility. The department had a similar issue in late 2014 which was resolved in early 2015 through a plug and patch repair approach at the surface of the concrete.
  
  To ensure we do not face the same problem seven years down the road we are seeking a more comprehensive repair that is common in aging aquatics facilities nationwide. PND engineers reviewed the existing condition, the 2015 pool repairs method and materials, the original construction plans, and they developed a modified repair design. The proposed plan includes removing tile, mortar and a portion of concrete in the affected area to install a water stop. Water stops are embedded in concrete, across and/or along the joint, to prevent the passage of liquid through the joint. Concrete will be poured over the water stop, rebuilding the subfloor for tile installation.
  
  The Borough, on two separate occasions, issued RFP solicitations for the repair work and received no response to either solicitation. To further this repair project, staff have recommended a different approach based on feedback from a couple of the local contractors, who have suggested the work be performed on a Time and Expense (T&M) basis. While working through the way we will select a contractor for construction of the repairs, staff are ordering the materials since they will require approximately several weeks to acquire.
  
  Making good use of down time, maintenance personnel, Lane Fitzjarrald (P&R) and Duke Mitchell (Capital Facilities) are addressing all the maintenance duties that require the pool to be drained in addition to other priorities. Staff have completed the following maintenance tasks; heat exchanger annual maintenance; cleaning sand filters, replacing media and laterals and plumbing repairs; float switch replacement; pump maintenance; valve replacement; cleaning the sump and surge tanks; and regrouting the entire pool basin (thousands of sq ft). Staff are moving towards pool deck tile repairs, grouting and other miscellaneous items that will improve the aesthetics of the pool natatorium.
  
  Thanks to the Capital Facilities Director, Amber Al-Haddad for scoping the construction for the concrete repair and procuring labor and materials. We appreciate the Public Works staff Jeff Rooney, Lorne Cook, Jeffry Davidson, Tom Gillen for assisting with valve replacement. Along with Brian Christian and Andrew Scambler who assisted with pump maintenance and permit confined entry.
  
  Huge thanks to Lane Fitzjarrald for digging in and doing the deep and labor-intensive work its takes to ensure a quality job, while maintaining good standards and safety practices. And to Duke Mitchell, who is stepping in to help at every opportunity he can. And lastly, to the community for their patience while we work to return the pool to operations.
• All pass sales are final and non-transferable. Yearly, monthly and other dues shall be the amount pursuant to the current fee schedule for the Wrangell Recreation Facility. Refunds for yearly passes (no refunds shall be allowed for monthly or shorter passes) are available only under emergency or unpredictable circumstances AND when 3 months or longer remain on the pass.
• Let's all be great pet parents by cleaning up after our pets when visiting the shared green spaces, parks and trails in our community.
• Please note that P&R does not accept credit/debit card payments for daily entry fees. There is a $15 minimum for credit/debit card purchases.  Thank you for your cooperation.