By: Mike Kennedy mkennedy@railey.com 301-616-6106 September 8th, 2009 Category: Garrett County News, News

First Step in Public Swimming Pool For Garrett County Achieved

In a vote this morning - 2 in-favor and 1 abstention - the Garrett County Commissioners approved to support the initiation of bids and construction for the Community Athletic & Recreation Center (CARC) on the campus of Garrett College in the Deep Creek Lake area.

The revised proposal that was approved represented a 40% reduction in the initial design estimate to build the facility along with Garrett College agreeing to cover all the operating costs.  A few months ago, it appeared this project was going to be voted down. However, a strong public push by the citizens of Garrett County with the help of online petitions and the change in design helped win  approval.

The swimming pool portion of the project is expected to be operational by the fall of 2011. The center will include a 32,000 square foot aquatics and fitness facility, plus a 27,500 sq ft. gymnasium and field house. The aquatics center will consist of a 6 lane competition pool, a physical therapy pool, and a fitness center. The gymnasium will include 3 basketball courts with seating for 2,000 spectators.

Tags: Community Athletic Recreation Center, Garrett College

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