HHS Pool Replacement 2003-2008

Homestead High School in 2002 had two pools, one for swimming in lanes and a deeper one for diving and water polo. When serious problems were identified with the operation of the pool, the decision was made by the Fremont Union High School District Board of Trustees to replace the pool as part of bond-funded renovation.
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(4/2002) Homestead High School had an active aquatics program, including swim racing, diving, and water polo. A shallow pool was used for swimming.
(4/2002) The entire school facility was in the midst of renovation, with storage of displaced stuff just beyond the barbed-wire-topped sheet metal fence.
(4/2002) The pool had problems with chemical treatment, heating, and filtering.
(8/2002) The pool had pretty much deteriorated while set aside during the renovation, and the decision was made to add its replacement to the renovation project.
(3/2003) Meanwhile, the aquatics athletes continued their fund raising by car wash, tournament, and Christmas boutique. Needed were lane dividers, water polo goals, a timing and scoring system, and lights for night time use.
(4/2003) The old pools were demolished.
(5/2003) The shape of the new, single pool was laid out in the same space.
(6/2003) The new pool was grouted in place.
(7/2003) The gutters were finished and the tile lane markers added.
(7/2003) The tile around the pool is finished and the deck over the gutters is started.
(8/2003) The deck work continues. This view is with the building lighting, inadequate for night time pool use.
(9/2003) The deck is partially completed, and the new fencing is started.
(10/2003) The deck is completed, and finishing work inside the pool is begun.
(10/2003) The pool is finished with only details remaining.
(9/2008) After five years of fund raising, the aquatics facility is finally completed.
(9/2008) Now there is a timing and scoring system installed and in use.
(9/2008) Water polo competition is underway.
(9/2008) New lane dividers are ready for swim racing season later.
(9/2008) The guys keep an eye on the ladies playing water polo while they are working out.
(9/2008) Homestead (green) won.
(9/2008) The aquatics logo looks great.
(9/2008) The water polo program is very strong, with lots of participants.
(9/2008) With the new lights, pool activity can continue after dark.
(9/2008) It takes a lot of light for good competition at night.
(9/2008) The new water polo goals are working great.
(9/2008) The completed pool at Homestead High School is now fully capable to support their active aquatics program. Thanks to Homestead athletes, parents, staff, alumni, the FUHSD and the Board for their support.