The city is still searching for a long-term solution to rebuilding the nearly 60-year-old facility.
The George F. Haines International Swim Center is closed after a recent report deemed the facility unsafe in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. SANTA CLARA — For months, community members pleaded with the city of Santa Clara to reopen the famed George F. Haines International Swim Center after it closed in January over safety concerns. Nearly six months later, they have their wish — but it will come at a hefty cost to the city.
“Due to the age, there is no guarantee that the facility will remain operational and because we know we’ve had repair problems in the past, we know that those repairs will be ongoing, they’ll be expensive to repair and maintain,” Assistant City Manager Cynthia Bojorquez said. It’s unclear when exactly the facility will open, but for the swim club, the news brings some relief.
Several parents of swimmers at the meeting said the club has been paying between $60,000 to $80,000 a month at other pools — much more than they would be paying at the International Swim Center. City Manager Jovan Grogan said the city charges the club $20,000 a year in rent and provides them with a $20,000 grant to put on events that help generate money for the city and club.
“This facility is an iconic legacy facility in our community,” Gillmor said, referring to some of the greatest Olympians of the 20th century who trained there.
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