Although work on the new Lancaster Municipal Pool is about 40 days ahead of schedule, brisk construction will not lead to an earlier completion date. Construction crews recently finished pouring concrete for the pool vessel, but they cannot continue work until spring after the weather warms. A June 12 completion date is anticipated, however, Project Manager Andrew Noble of Portzen Construction in Dubuque believes crews are on target to finish in May. The new pool will feature seven swimming lanes, a diving area for 1- and 3-meter diving boards and a zero-depth entry area. The pool project is being financed with about $1.9 million from the city’s fund balance and $1 million in borrowing, along with $300,000 in donations and $52,000 in capital projects fund interest.
