Othello residents enjoy the Othello Community Pool, which opened in 2007. The city of Othello Public Works Department recently investigated water damage and leaking pipes at the pool, revealing extensive damage and incorrectly installed piping dating back to the original 2007 construction.
April 23, 2024
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April 23, 2024 5:16 p.m.
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.