angelbaby
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I can't wait for this to open. Looks like it will be nice from the pics.
Edward T. Hall Aquatics Center
Edward T. Hall Aquatics Center
Indoor pool/waterpark in Prince Frederick
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headlockman
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Do you know if this is a private business or a county funded project?
twinoaks207
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It is Calvert County's facility, operated through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Another perfect example of government run amok. Sure its a nice facility. Beautiful in fact. But funded with tax dollars. Why in heavens name do the County Commissioners believe this to be a wise use of limited tax resources? Here is a novel idea....How about returning this cost in the form of property tax rebates and if there is a need for an aquatic center....then let some private company build it and charge admission. It is this concept that is really unbelievable. This is why govt is out of control. They stray from their core mission.
twinoaks207
Having Fun!
It was built in response to many, many county citizens requesting (quite vociferously) for the last twenty years, through multiple Boards of County Commissioners, that such a facility for the use of county citizens be built. Where were you?
angelbaby
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angelbaby
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Im_Me
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I'm all for it, but I wonder why Calvert County residents don't get a break on admission fees :shrug:
NorthBeachPerso
Honorary SMIB
Add about $8M.
The fees charged will be operating costs. The bond used is covered by all the property owners in the County.
Black-Francis
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Hope everyone enjoys swallowing a bunch of pee!!! 
Hope everyone enjoys swallowing a bunch of pee!!!
Why, will you be wearing your jeans into the pool?
Black-Francis
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Black-Francis
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I pee in public pools and I am not a toddler nor infant....:shrug:
kwillia
n/a
Pee cures athletes feet and other ailments... think worse than pee... that ain't no baby ruth making its rounds in the lazy river.
Black-Francis
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pool
Where was I.... I was voicing concern that tax dollars only be used for issues that are necessary for public sustenance. To spend 20 mil for a pool center in one breath and in the next complain that deep cuts are necessary or we will face a property tax rise is, IMHO, fiscally irresponsible. A pool is in no way necessary, and as such, those who use it should fund its existence. Im glad you are for it... and its definitely a beautiful facility. It just irks many taxpayers to see their money go to things that are true luxuries when many of them are struggling.
Where was I.... I was voicing concern that tax dollars only be used for issues that are necessary for public sustenance. To spend 20 mil for a pool center in one breath and in the next complain that deep cuts are necessary or we will face a property tax rise is, IMHO, fiscally irresponsible. A pool is in no way necessary, and as such, those who use it should fund its existence. Im glad you are for it... and its definitely a beautiful facility. It just irks many taxpayers to see their money go to things that are true luxuries when many of them are struggling.