NATCHEZ, Miss. – The Board of Aldermen approved bids Tuesday from contractors for upgrading the community swimming pool. The improvements include installing a heater and insulation cover and constructing an expanded concrete deck, bleachers and lockers.
The awarding of the contracts is contingent on the Adams County Board of Supervisors also approving them. The pool is owned and operated by the city and county boards.
The winning bids were Thorpe Sheet Metal for the pool heater and Wilmar Construction for the building.
A state grant has been provided to partially pay for the pool improvements, which had been estimated to cost at least $345,000. The state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has committed to pay 50 percent of the costs, while the rest of the expenses will be borne by the city and county boards.
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Clean-up efforts continue following February’s ice storm as crews specially hired by the board are still picking up vegetative debris. “They are making progress. It’s a ton of work,” said Alderman Dan Dillard. A separate pick-up phase will be conducted for construction debris left from the winter storm that felled trees and damaged structures.
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Aldermen approved the contract for Johnny Wahlborg to manage the Duncan Park tennis courts. The Baton Rouge-based tennis pro said earlier this month his wish list includes new tennis courts and pickleball courts. Pickleball combines elements of badminton and tennis using paddles.
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The board on Tuesday approved the purchase of a jaws of life tool for Natchez firefighters to cut through wrecked vehicles and rescue trapped victims. Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington said the old one needs to be replaced.
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The board approved Entergy’s request to erect a 300-feet telecommunications tower near U.S. 61 south at the edge of Natchez. The tower is needed after last month’s ice storm revealed communication gaps between utility personnel as they worked to restore power for Natchez residents.
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Mayor Dan Gibson was absent from Tuesday’s meeting as he was traveling on the American Countess riverboat to promote Natchez tourism.
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