As we have mentioned in prior VV’s, the Board has been completing it’s due diligence with regard to the long overdue pool refinish work. Here’s a quick synopsis of what has transpired:

1) The Board voted to solicit engineering drawings and a detailed description of the work needing to be done from GB Collins, a local, well-respected engineering firm. These drawings are available in the office should you be curious.
2) The Board reviewed and approved the drawings and scope of work and determined it would meet both the short- and long-term goals we have for the pool.
3) The engineer’s drawings were approved by the Pinellas County Health Dept.
4) In May/June, the Board put our project out for bid. Pool contractors and suppliers were contacted concerning the remodeling project.
5) Over the course of June, myself, Dick Rayfield (Maint Chair), and Jim Brasby (Dir of Bldg & Grnds) met with various contractors to discuss in depth the scope of work required and their “vision” for implementation according to the engineer’s drawings.
6) Currently, bidding is now CLOSED for this project and WLV is in receipt of 7 bids.
7) At the July meeting, the bids were discussed and narrowed down to the most competitive.

The Board’s vision for the pool is multilayered:

1) Meet the current needs of ALL residents keeping in mind financial limitations
2) Bringing the pool up to both statutory requirements and generally accepted commercial pool standards and practices
3) Ensure the pool will meet the needs of residents for the next 20-30 years with as little cost as possible.

The pool will be shut down in late Sept/early Oct as we end the swimming season and prepare for the renovation. During this time, the ENTIRE pool deck will be closed as necessary to residents as it will be a work zone.

If you have any questions relating to the pool renovation, cost, timeline, or details, PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER TO DISCUSS. We anticipate approving the pool contractor at our August 16th Board meeting at 7p at the Clubhouse.