University Recreation director Laurie Braden announced via email Friday the UREC pool will close for up to 12 weeks on March 16. The update on the current UREC expansion and redesign was the first since mid-November.
In the email, Braden said the closure resulted from a leak in the pool from the installation of chilled water piping. The UREC will move lap swimming to the LSU Natatorium, which will be staffed by UREC guards.
“We have a solution and want to thank our great partners in LSU Athletics for helping us to keep you in the water,” Braden said in the email.
Braden also announced a two-week closure of the portion of South Campus Drive directly in front of the Student Recreation Center for the installation of chilled water piping across the road. The road closure will also begin March 16.
Braden’s update included a new list of work to be completed during the UREC expansion and redesign. According to the email, upcoming projects include pouring the foundation of the MAC Gym area on March 17 and beginning renovations to the second-floor bathrooms to match the first floor on March 28.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to move forward during this evolving and exciting process,” Braden said in the email. “UREC will continue to serve our members throughout the construction process.”
The Daily Reveille previously reported the UREC is currently in Phase III of its expansion plan, which is set to be complete by late 2016.