Since opening in 2010, Charlottesville’s Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center has been plagued with maintenance issues related to indoor air quality.
Now the facility is closed through Friday due to the presence of broken glass in both the recreational and the lap pools.
“Per aquatic safety protocols, both pools are being drained and cleaned to ensure customer safety,” reads a press release sent out Friday.
Until this Friday, those with passes can attend Crow Pool for aquatics and Carver Recreation Center for fitness.
Last year, Smith closed for two weeks in the late summer for maintenance. Before the pandemic began in March 2020, the city announced it would close for $1.8 million in repairs to address air quality concerns. The pool and gym were both closed for 26 months, long after social distancing protocols were lifted.
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