On Feb 25, 3:49*pm, Bryce wrote:
Neighboring community announced they will not be
opening their municipal swimming pool this summer
to save money. *They say it costs $100,000 to
operate for the season, but they must spend $50K
to mothball it while it's idle, so only $50K saved.

Wow. *What needs to be done to mothball a pool?

Dunno. If the surrounding soil is expansive, there could be concerns
with the walls cracking with the pool empty - maybe need to do
something to brace the walls?

Jerry