The Laramie Recreation Center announces the temporary closure of
aquatics facilities on Friday March 8 through Sunday March 10 for the demolition of the
Whirlpool Hot Tub.

Last fall when the Indoor Leisure Pool improvements were being completed, the Whirlpool
Hot Tub began losing large volumes of water for unknown causes. Through a series of tests
and inspections it was determined that the plumbing providing circulation and drainage in the
hot tub has failed and is leaking into the area under the pool. Initial attempts to repair the
leaking pipes served to identify that the number of leaks will require a full demolition and
rebuilding of the structure.

Demolition is expected to be loud and affect indoor air quality and air temperatures while the
concrete structure is being removed, prompting closure of all aquatic facilities. Once the
demolition is complete, reconstruction of the Whirlpool Hot Tub will commence and
reopening is anticipated in early May.

Pool schedules will resume on Monday March 11 and can be viewed at
www.cityoflaramie.org/pools.