Information on Pool Opening Requirements
/GMP Neighbors,
As per Gov. Northam's announcement, we will be entering phase 3 on July 1st. With this new phase, the capacity and restrictions lighten but do not fully go away with respect to community pool openings. Our current understanding is that in order to open the pool at minimum the following will need to occur:
1. 70-75% capacity would be allowed
2. Pool furniture would be removed from the pool deck area
3. 6' social distancing on the pool deck and 10' in the water would be required
4. The shallow pool (baby pool) would remained closed
5. Entry Health Questions and/or Temperature Checks would be required to gain access
6. Purchase and Display of additional signage as well as safety equipment estimated at $1000-$1500 would be required
7. Additional training and lifeguard availability for pool operation readiness would be required
8. Sanitizing Stations would be required (estimated cost is $300-600)
9. Loudoun County has the authority to suspend the pool operating permit for the season, if a Covid case is traced back to the GMP Pool
10. Additional contracted regular daily cleaning services would be required (estimated costs $4000-$6000 monthly)
11. Additional staff, beyond the 2 lifeguards contracted through American Pools, would be required to operate the Pool House desk for capacity management, health screenings, and verification of GMP residency in good standing. This could be an additional cost still be determined or potentially a in-community volunteer schedule. If we are unable to staff the desk at all times, we would be required to close the pool for the day, while still paying for lifeguard hours.
12. Opening date would be based on the ability to meet the above requirements or additional learned requirements
Over the next few days, the board will continue to verify what is required to open and operate and if we can do so within our 2020 budget. With the above information and any other cited Virginia and/or Loudoun Country regulations, we welcome constructive GMP community feedback. Thank you, GMP Board
