According to the results of the second inspection completed earlier this month, Bluffton Pool will need its roof removed before it can reopen.  

"A full inspection and the scope of repairs have been completed, and we have presented the plan to County Council," said Eric Greenway, Beaufort County Administrator. "We hope to reopen later this summer."

The pool is located at 55 Pritchard St. Bluffton, and will have the roof above it removed, making it an outdoor pool. The locker rooms and offices will remain covered. Most of the damage was isolated above the pool because of the chlorine.

The County has budgeted for $1 million to demolish the roof and estimates it will take 4-6 months to complete the project.

The $1 million will come from the $7.5 Million surplus the County has identified in this year's 2022 budget.

The pool was closed earlier this month after an initial inspection showed damage that created a high probability that the roof structure would fail in the event of high winds or heavy rainfall

Beaufort County Parks and Recreation will continue to work with private users and the Beaufort County School district to offer alternative locations for swim activities.

Parks and Recreation Department is currently creating a master plan that includes developing the future concepts for the four Beaufort County pools.