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The current pool located at the Cheyenne County Community Center is 35-yrs-old and would take approximately $1.2 million to repair without adding any new pool amenities that the community would like to see it enhanced with.
Much to the dismay of city council member Joe Arterburn, Sidney’s public swimming pool will not open until the first week of June.
Crews have been busy preparing the facility but, according to Public Services Director John Hehnke, weather—including the snow storms of April and May—played havoc with the schedule.
Memorial Day is often considered the target date for community pool openings. Hehnke explained for paint to adhere and patchwork be completed, temperatures must reach a certain level.
“We just missed three prime weeks,” Arterburn pointed out. “We do it every year. For...
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