Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, September 6, approved the Alternate B conceptual design of the proposed South Oxnard Aquatic Center.
Council Member Gabby Basua made the motion and said after considerable debate about the pool’s size, that it would come down to a matter of give and take. The Alternate B conceptual design would save the City $5 million.
“That includes no exclusions to the programming or reductions to the water pools,” she said. “The amenities that will not be included are the plaza fountain, the picnic deck, and it will reduce administration, offices, site development, hardscape, and spraygrounds.”
The South Oxnard Aquatic Center will be within College Park and kicked off with the help of State Senator Monique Limón, who provided $5 million in grant funds to conduct community outreach and the Aquatic Center’s architectural/ engineering design. The City held workshops about the South Oxnard Aquatic Center’s design and received lots of community input.
The South Oxnard Aquatics Center will service the City’s youth, adults, and seniors, expand recreation, water fitness, and competitive aquatics opportunities and equip residents with water safety knowledge within a familyfriendly environment.
Councilman Bert Perello asked if the structures would be concrete or can they…
