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From Councilmember Frumin’s office:
“My last newsletter outlined the Departments of General Services and Parks and Recreation’s failure to reopen the Wilson Aquatic Center in a timely manner. After I urged leaders of both departments to implement short-term repairs to address issues with humidity and ventilation, reopening is finally in sight.
DGS recently installed temporary HVAC units to address ventilation problems inside the facility. Following health and safety inspections, the aquatic center will be able to re-open, hopefully within the next three weeks. If the temporary units do not last as an interim solution, the aquatic center may need to close again.
Unfortunately, the Wilson Aquatic Center’s permanent HVAC system is compromised and will require a full replacement soon. DGS recently awarded a contract for the project and the necessary parts can be ordered once plans are approved. There is a nine-month lead time for the HVAC parts.
While the short-term fix is promising and a long-term solution is in the works, inadequate interagency collaboration continues to hinder facility maintenance across the District. I pressed the DPR and DGS directors about the Wilson Aquatic Center closure and delayed repair at recent budget oversight hearings, and I continue to push for proactive planning to avoid similar delays in the future.”
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