Santa Clara: Nearly 60 years after its construction, the International Swim Center is in desperate need of a renovation

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Santa Clara: Nearly 60 years after its construction, the International Swim Center is in desperate need of a renovation
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In 2021, the pool was closed for more than 100 days because of maintenance issues.

SANTA CLARA — It was considered the crown jewel of the city when it was built in 1965.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: Trophies in the entrance room show the history of the International Swim Center Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: Kevin Zacher, Santa Clara Swim Club head coach, speaks with swimmers during practice at the International Swim Center Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.

Veronica Ospina, whose two children have been swimming for the club for six years, said that while the condition of the swim center doesn’t necessarily bother them, it’s become difficult that the pool has been closed so many days. The council has yet to make a final decision on the matter, but it’s possible the bond measure could be delayed until 2024.

But the project came with a $184 million price tag, and even with a public-private partnership between the city and the Silicon Valley Aquatics Initiative — a nonprofit formed to support a new facility — there wasn’t a way to fund it.

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