Highline proposes $2.7 million HVAC and air-quality project at Evergreen Aquatic Center

What happened

Highline presented a proposed project to replace the Evergreen Aquatic Center’s worn-out HVAC system and make related indoor-air-quality and facility improvements. The district said work would cause some pool closures, likely scheduled around swim activities; no approval vote appears in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters to families

The White Center pool provides swimming instruction and aquatic programs for students, families and the community, so construction will temporarily interrupt access. The proposed maximum budget is $2.7 million, with about $1.5 million from King County grants.

The evidence

At the Oct. 21 meeting, staff said the existing HVAC system had exceeded its service life and presented a $2.7 million maximum project budget, including a $1.68 million Hermanson HVAC contract and two King County grants of $750,000 and $765,000. Staff anticipated some facility closures and said they were coordinating dates with the pool tenant. The item was presented for consideration; the transcript does not show a vote.

The source