A photo from during the Othello Community Pool’s construction in 2007 shows pipes that were installed incorrectly, without bedding beneath or between the pipes, according to Othello Public Works Director Curt Carpenter.
April 23, 2024
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Othello to close community pool over safety concerns
OTHELLO — Mayor Shawn Logan announced during Monday’s Othello City Council meeting that the Othello Community Pool will have to be closed indefinitely and eventually replaced due to safety concerns. The announcement came after a presentation from Othello Public Works Director Curt Carpenter on his recent investigation into improper pipe installation and poor construction when the pool was built in 2007.