Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Delivery delay could push back opening day
Looking through the fence, workers dig a trench along the east side of Hartley's new pool on Tuesday afternoon.
Hartley officials are keeping their fingers crossed that the new pool's ribbon cutting isn't postponed too long thanks to an unexpected delay.
Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz on Monday updated the council about progress at the new pool, informing the group that delivery of the variable frequency drives (VFDs) which control the two pool pumps has been pushed back. He said the delay isn't unique to Hartley, but it is a problem.
Without the VFDs, the pool cannot be filled and equipment cannot be tested. Tentatively, the parts are slated for delivery on June 6.
"We're crossing our finger...
