COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Hampton Aquatics and Fitness out of Battle Creek took over the daily operations of the Browne Aquatic Center on New Year’s Day.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Audrina Hampton is excited about the opportunity.
There have been concerns in recent years about having enough lifeguards to keep the pool open but Hampton says they will be expanding their hours starting next week.
Hampton adds they are hoping to bring more people into the facility by expanding services.
The pool is owned by the City of Coldwater with operation and maintenance handled by Coldwater Community Schools. It was learned last summer the operation of the pool was in the red by over $300,000 per year.
After months of discussion, the Coldwater Board of Education approved a Independent Contractor Agreement in November with Hampton Aquatics & Fitness to manage and operate the aquatic center.
It was part of a five year Intergovernmental and Interlocal contract between the City of Coldwater and Coldwater Community Schools on the operation of the swimming pool facility which called for the hiring and oversight of a full-time aquatic director.
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