FOLLOWUP: Southwest Pool open for ‘limited operation’ the rest of the day

3:28 PM: As noted in today’s event list, Southwest Pool was to be closed today for natural-gas conservation. Now the pool has announced it’s open for limited operation the rest of the day:

Limited Operation for the remainder of Wednesday, Feb 1st.
Lap 3-4:30
Lap 5-6:30
Deep WX 7-8 – No instructor

Earlier, the pool’s announcement had explained, “In an agreement with Puget Sound Energy, some high volume business users are required to stop using Natural Gas to ensure an adequate supply for residential customers. Today is one of those instances.” The update warns this might happen tomorrow, so look for updates in the morning.

6 PM: Seattle Parks spokesperson Rachel Schulkin says the pool will be open tomorrow (Thursday).

Kyle February 1, 2023 (7:55 pm)

This just seems strange and non-transparent on behalf of both Parks and PSE.

WSB February 1, 2023 (8:09 pm)

I’m still trying to find out something more about this program, as I can’t recall having heard of it before/
- Kyle February 1, 2023 (9:35 pm)
  
  Yes, it seems like someone made a mistake on the reason, since they opened later with just limited hours and limited staff. A story we have heard unfortunately many times with Parks recently.

EO February 2, 2023 (7:32 am)

Really odd. West Seattle and Sealth boys swim teams practiced at the SW Pool yesterday (Feb. 1) morning, yet practice today was canceled because the pool was going to be closed. Not ideal timing with Metro League Championships this week on Friday and Saturday.

B February 2, 2023 (10:27 am)

EO, that is really unfortunate. As a former WSHS swimmer I sympathize for you and the kiddos. Our young swimmers deserve a reliable and transparent aquatics system (not to mention better accessibility to aquatics and swim teams in general)…

AH Neighbor February 2, 2023 (4:37 pm)

There was an issue with one of the major pipelines that delivers natural gas to the area. Luckily, it was short-lived. Some non-essential major gas consumers who have previously agreed to this were asked to close to conserve gas.

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