Above are images depicting the Conceptual drawings of the renovations and upgrades to the Verona Community Pool for this spring (click on the picture to bring up the slider). These upgrades and improvements include:

1) Conversion of the existing Children’s Pool into a Zero-Entry pool and replacement of existing shade structures surrounding the Children’s Pool (Estimated cost - $330,000)

2) Replacement of the existing playground area with a spray park with several water features. (Estimated cost - $360,000)

3) Upgrading the existing domestic water line from Fairview Avenue which feeds water to the pool. (Estimated cost - $60,000)

Total Estimated Project Cost - $330,000 + $360,000 + $60,000 = $750,000

The cost estimates are approximate based off of conceptual planning only for budgetary purposes. Once the concept is approved but the Township Council, final engineering will be conducted.

Questions & Answers

Q: If approved, when will construction commence and finish.

If this project is approved, public bidding will commence within a few weeks and should be awarded prior to January 2020.  Construction will begin immediately following award and is expected to be completed by the Memorial Day opening of the 2020 Pool Season.

Q: How will the project be funded?

This project will be funded through a Bond Ordinance in the Township’s Swimming Pool Utility through registration fees collected from pool memberships.  Bond Ordinance 2019-33 was introduced on October 7.  A Public Hearing on this bond ordinance will be held on October 21.

Q: Will taxes be increased to fund this project?

No.  This project will be funded through registration fees collected from pool memberships.

Q: Are pool membership fees expected to be increased to fund this project?

No.  Existing capital reserves coupled with the savings of existing Pool Capital debt issues that are ending next year are adequate to pay the new debt issue.

Q: How can I express concerns, opposition, questions or support for this project to the Township Council or the Township Manager?

The Township approved the Bond Ordinance on October 21st and would like to hear from you before November 18th if you are interested in expressing any concerns, opposition, questions or support for this project before it goes for public bidding. If you do, please submit such comments here in the comments section below or through the Verona Website (https://www.veronanj.org/council).