Hawthorne Pool Closed Until Further Notice

Hawthorne Pool in Galesburg has been closed until further notice..but is expected to re-open sometime next week.

That’s according to Recreation Supervisor Elizabeth Varner who says the closure is “temporary,” and that “citizens should check back Monday to get an update on the status.”

The closure is due to a broken pump motor that needs to be replaced on short notice. Varner tells WGIL that the break was unexpected, but its something recreation officials will have to deal with.

“This is just something that just sort of came up, and unfortunately those are things that happen,” says Varner. “We’re going to get that (pump) replaced as quickly as possible–I’m thinking the total closure amount would be a week or less even. I’m not looking at any thing very long, and I know everyone is doing the best they can. Right now people can call me and get on a list for an e-mail update or they can just call us on Monday.”

The closure will cancel the Spring Break Splash swim that was scheduled for Monday, and events scheduled for next week have been pit on hold until an official date to re-open is announced. Lifeguard training classes will still meet Monday.

Varner says she believes money is in the budget for repair work, however,  she was not certain on the exact cost.

A firm re-open date has not been set at this point.

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