(Estherville)--The Estherville Aquatic Center remains closed for repairs. The pool, which  opened in 2022, did not open this year due to the discovery of nearly dozen leaks. In an interview this(Monday) morning  on KILR FM 95.9, Estherville City Administrator Penny Clayton says officials first noticed there was a problem when they went to fill it this spring.

A total of 11 leaks were identified. Clayton says the city has a couple of options for repairing the pool.

She says they hope to have all the bids for the project by Wednesday.

Clayton was asked if there was any recourse against the contractor who built the pool.

Clayton says the Parks and Rec Commission hasn’t made a decision yet on any discounts or partial refunds on the season long pool passes that were sold.

Clayton says anyone wanting a full refund can receive one by contacting the city office. The pool is on the agenda for this evening’s council meeting beginning at 5 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.