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As swim season nears, the reopening of Barton Springs Pool has been delayed to complete a maintenance project.
The overview
The pool closed Feb. 23 for maintenance. It was originally slated to reopen March 13, but Austin officials announced March 21 as its new tentative reopening date. Weather could cause further delays in the pool's reopening.
The details
The delay is due to the Barton Springs Skimmer Project, according to a city news release. The project consists of removing aging infrastructure within the pool. During the removal, crews "encountered conditions" that will require more time and specialized equipment to safely complete work, according to the release.
For more information on the project, view previous Community Impact reporting here.
