Pool ready, street repairs delayed

Public works department

Public works employees reported that the pools at the Odessa Aquatic Recreation Center have been filled and are ready for the center’s opening on Sunday, June 19. Work on the decking has been completed, signs have been put up and furniture has been moved to the deck.

Street repairs have been delayed because the asphalt batch plant in Moses Lake has shut down for the time being, citing the cool temperatures as not being conducive to the laying of asphalt patches. As the weather turns warmer, it is hoped that the plant will reopen soon.

Public works employees will work wi...