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LAUREL — Work is underway to get the Laurel community swimming pool ready for another summer season, with a larger-than-usual maintenance project this spring.
City Administrator Dan Kuhlman said Miller Painting is continuing work under a five-year contract the city approved in 2022 to handle ongoing pool maintenance and restoration.
“This year was a bigger project than years past,” Kuhlman said. “They were tasked with sandblasting the whole interior and repainting, along with removing the old tiles which had shown signs of wear and tear and filling those gaps.”
In addition to the more extensive work, the company also completed its routine maintenance duties, including inspecting the pool for cracks and sealing any that developed during the offseason. Crews also repainted solid lines throughout the pool.
Kuhlman said the improvements are part of the city’s effort to keep the facility in good condition through regular upkeep rather than large-scale replacement projects.
The pool is scheduled to open for the season May 26, weather permitting. The Laurel splash pad is also expected to be ready for use at that time.
Kuhlman said Lainey Folkers will serve as pool manager this summer after working as co-manager during the 2025 season.
“She will be taking on the role on her own this year,” Kuhlman said. City officials said they are hopeful the upgrades and routine maintenance will provide a safe and enjoyable environment for swimmers throughout the summer.
