The Nikiski Pool is closed for public swimming activities until further notice according to a recording on the North Peninsula Recreation Service Area Office’s phone.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances with the failing septic system at the Nikiski Pool, there will be limited operations until the system can be replaced. The Nikiski Pool will ONLY be open for the showers and some previously scheduled programs. The fitness room & courts will remain open under normal operating hours.
Open swim, lap swim, hot tub, waterslide and swimming lessons will be closed until further notice. The lifeguard class will continue Oct 8-12.
The limited operations will remain in effect until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience and are working diligently to get the system replaced as soon as possible. We will provide updates and a timeline once we get them.
Thank you for your understanding.”
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area Director Rachel Parra said in an email that “we are expediting the processes, procurement of bids etc. to get it completed as soon as possible. So hopefully [we will reopen] sooner than the end of the month.”
The septic system issues were found during the pool’s annual maintenance inspection in September.
According to an ordinance introduced to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, the NPRSA Board recommends completely replacing the system.
The ordinance says the project will “include engineering, geotechnical investigation of soils, demolition of existing system and construction of new septic system, site restoration including the affected area, and project administrative services at a cost of $50,000.”