Sulphur Springs Swimming Pool Will Not Open

SULPHUR SPRINGS � The city swimming pool in Buford Park in Sulphur Springs will not open this summer. The pool has been in operation for over 50 years. In a prepared statement issued Monday, the city said current use patterns have rendered continued operation of the pool increasingly economically non-viable.

According to the prepared statement, �During the past few years, pool use has continued to decline while operating expenses, like expenses in other areas, have increased. In this era of budget cuts and tighter governmental operating budgets, the perpetuation of progressively larger operating shortfalls at the city pool would be imprudent. In our continuing efforts to maintain low municipal taxes while providing quality services, we will continue to evaluate all municipal services to ensure that City of Sulphur Springs taxpayers receive the best value possible for each tax dollar.�

City officials declined to comment on the announcement, citing pending litigation. They also did not indicate what would be done with the pool site.