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North Pool Update
Dear Residents,
Great progress has been made at our North Pool, though it may not be immediately evident to the naked eye. Consider this: Crumbling concrete was removed from the walls of the pool and concrete forms were placed around the entire pool. A truck (or two!) of concrete was poured into these forms to repair the crumbling wall. Three hundred and eighty six coping stones have been meticulously laid using leveling instruments. Over 1400 water line tiles, 6 new racing lane lines, and 12 wall targets were cut and laid. Ten of the skimmers were replaced. Every aspect of this undertaking must be executed with a keen focus on precision, ensuring that every measurement is correct. We've had two crews working 5-6 days a week on our pool - which is twice the size of a "normal" pool!
What's next? Grouting in between all of the coping stones was completed yesterday. Power washing, acid washing, and caulking the coping stones around the perimeter of the pool and the expansion joint are the next steps. We have found that our cement deck has sunk..so grouting will be very tricky here! After all of this is complete, applying the all-important bonding coat to the entire pool surface will take place. Once the bond coat is in place, the pool will be plastered and filled. So. Here comes the hard part. The pool will need to sit with water in it for a few days until the pH is balanced. Without this balance, the water is too alkaline for swimming as it leads to burning eyes and skin rashes.
As many of you know I'm not going to give an opening date (I'm a strong believer in the power of a jinx!). BUT, as soon as I have a firm date you all will be the first to know!
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call or email the FLCA Office. Or stop by - we're always glad to see you!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Tamera Hammond
FLCA On-Site Manager
434/973-4596
manager@forestlakes.net
PS: Please note, the south pool will close this Wednesday, June 12th, at 4:00 for the first home swim meet v. Glenmore. Go Hurricanes! Closing time is a CHANGE from the original pool calendar.
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