SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - In April, the voters spoke, and they wanted to build and indoor aquatic center, replacing the outdoor pool at Spellerberg Park. Sioux Falls City Councilors approved 19.8 -million dollars for the project.
Now, the add-ons are cropping up to the tune of 3.9 - million dollars. A therapy pool to be used by veterans in the nearby VA Medical Center and others in the community with therapy needs. The recreation pool will be enlarged to accommodate future growth. The quality of construction materials and equipment will be enhanced after seeing problems with rust and other issues at the sites they visited.
Tracy Turbak, City Finance Director said. "This is an important project and we only get one chance to get it right."
The completion date is still anticipated to be fall 2016.