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~ i ~ i <br /> t <br /> ovemT~er 18, 1999 <br /> <br /> CONTACT: T m Patrick, Aquatics Manager, 682-6347. <br /> From Public In ormation Section, 682-5523 <br /> <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> PUBLI CAN VIEW FINAL SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR AMAZON POOL <br /> The pu is will have a final opportunity to comment on the schematic design for the <br /> renovation of azon Pool on Tuesday, November 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilyard Center, <br /> 2580 Hilyard S reet. At the public information session, Robertson/Sherwood/Architects PC will <br /> <br /> .present the late t Amazon Pool schematic design and share information about the plans and <br /> project schedul . <br /> The fin 1 schematic design includes the following features: a new, 50-meter, eight-lane <br /> pool with three diving boards and an accessibility ramp; renovation of the existing beginner pool; <br /> anew, shallow ultipurpose pool; new decks and shade structures; enlarged turf area with a <br /> wheelchair-acc ssible berm; enlarged sand play area; expansion of the bathhouse; and 69 <br /> additional park ng spaces. <br /> The pro ect schedule calls for detailed design plans to be completed this winter, <br /> construction bi s to be opened in the spring of 2000, construction to begin in August 2000, and <br /> the grand reop ning of the pool in July 2001. The project is being funded by Eugene's voter- <br /> approved park and open space bond measure. <br /> ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />