First steps toward Olympic-size swimming pool: Cayman News Service

CNS: Cayman Islands swimming projects produced Two competitors There will be 100-meter pools at the Paris Olympics, but there may be more at the next Olympics as they will finally have an Olympic-sized practice pool. Although the Ministry of Sports has not yet provided any details on the cost, it has announced the procurement of components to build two new pools, one 50 meters and one 25 meters, for the new Cayman Islands Aquatic Centre.

The ministry also signed a contract for the installation of the swimming pool, but did not disclose who the winning bidder was or how much the winner would be paid. The press release on the procurement did not disclose whether the contract stipulated a construction schedule for the swimming pool or how long it would take to build it.

The ministry selected the same modular pool structure as the one used at the Indianapolis City Pool that hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials last month, according to a news release, but no details about the manufacturer and structure were disclosed.

However, the press release states that the 25m pool will replace the current 25m Lions Pool at the Truman Bodden Sports Centre, while the long-awaited new 50m pool will also be installed at the same location. The first batch of pool modules arrived three weeks ago (July 5).

Site development and reconfiguration work is currently underway to ensure minimal disruption during the development process Cayman Islands Aquatic Centre (CIAC), the ministry said.

The committee also said the pools will play an important role in the continued development of swimming in the Cayman Islands and will provide the local area with first-class training and development facilities. For example, the number of lanes at the CIAC will increase from the current six to 30, which will benefit existing swimmers, reduce waiting lists for swimming programs and help prevent delays in learn-to-swim programs.

Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association (CIASA) President Steve Broadbelt said: “The arrival of the first pool components for the new aquatic centre not only marks the beginning of a new chapter for swimming in the Cayman Islands, but also points to what a facility like this can do for the community, for youth, for water safety, for much needed seniors programs and for aquatic therapy.

“We are building more than just a swimming pool. This new centre will change the way the people of the Cayman Islands enjoy water fun and enhance their quality of life, and we cannot imagine a time without this centre.”

The ministry said without explanation that it was establishing partnerships with other organizations to ensure the project’s success.

Minister of Sports Isaac Rankine said the arrival of the first pool modules was “another important step in the development of this project and in the government’s commitment to promoting sport in the Cayman Islands. These pools are part of the facilities being developed for the U.S. Swimming Trials in Indianapolis and demonstrate that the Cayman Islands will have state-of-the-art pools at the new Aquatic Centre.”

He said the new center will support the development of swimming programs and safety programs for children to seniors. It will also promote the development of swimmers and other athletes who train in the water.

“We have to recognize that this project would not be possible without the partnership and dedication of local nonprofit organizations,” Rankin said, without naming any.

The ministry said it will continue to provide the public with further updates throughout the project.

CNS has asked the ministry for the cost of the pool and the value of the contract to install it, and we will update the article if we receive that information.