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Construction of Sidney aquatic center OK'd

Council votes 3-2 to proceed with $5.4 million project

After five years of discussion and planning, construction on a new outdoor municipal swimming pool in Sidney was authorized by the City Council on Tuesday night.

The 3-2 vote paves the way for the project to became a reality, clearing its last significant bureaucratic hurdle.

Councilors Chris Gay and Wendall Gaston and Mayor Mark Nienhueser voted in favor, while Councilors Roger Gallaway and Joe Arterburn voted against the motion.

Construction on the $5.4 million aquatic center is expected to begin this month said project manager Derek Breier. The facility is scheduled to be open by May 24, 20...

 

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