Lion Center Pool Reopening
Summary
Pool construction is on schedule for spring 2026, with plumbing, excavation and pressure testing milestones done or underway. But the budget didn't include pool chemicals, supplies or seasonal staffing, and the council wants solid cost numbers before the Q2 budget report in March — plus possible grant-funded swim lessons for kids who never learned to swim.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pool chemicals, supplies and staffing costs are unbudgeted and will need a budget adjustment, with the fiscal impact still to be determined.
Brawley kids and families get a reopened pool; council wants grants to fund affordable swim lessons.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Regular) - Jun 16, 2026
After years closed, the Lion Center pool reopens Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. — a major win that took years, pressure from the community, and money shuffled from other places. Council members credited each other and staff for keeping it on track through closed sessions.
City Council (Regular) - May 19, 2026
Major pool repair work is done; contractors are finishing closeout and staff are fixing water chemistry issues, targeting a June 20 reopening and ribbon cutting.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
Pool construction is on schedule for spring 2026 completion, with underground work nearly done and the pool foundation next.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026
Pool construction is on schedule for spring 2026, with plumbing, excavation and pressure testing milestones done or underway. But the budget didn't include pool chemicals, supplies or seasonal staffing, and the council wants solid cost numbers before the Q2 budget report in March — plus possible grant-funded swim lessons for kids who never learned to swim.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 6, 2026
Construction crews have demolished the pool floor and are preparing for rough plumbing, with completion still on track for spring 2026.
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