Y pool gets overhaul; new director starts work


South Boston News

The YMCA of South Boston-Halifax County is receiving another makeover as the swimming pool is currently closed for upgrades.

“The pool and pool area will be re-plastered, new LED lighting, both water lights and ceiling lights will be added along with new doors and new drains to comply with the Graham Baker Act,” said Terri Reedy, vice president of marketing with YMCA South Hampton Roads.

Renovations to the Y pool are part of a four-phase project to revamp the YMCA building.

These ongoing revitalization efforts come after the YMCA of South Hampton Roads joined forces with the South Boston-Halifax County Y last year.

“These renovations will give the pool a fresh new look and add necessary safety features so that families can have fun, adults can reach their personal wellness goals and kids, teens and adults can learn to swim and stay safe in the water,” Reedy said. “This is the second phase of four phases.”

The first phase of the restoration of the local Y featured an upgrade to the Leggett Family Wellness Center that was completed in late February. State-of-the-art exercise equipment, interior installments and a refurnished facility are now available to members in the community.

“Renovations for the swimming pool began July 30,” Reedy stated. “We hope to re-open on Aug. 22.”

Other remodeling projects set in the works for the local YMCA will include an updated front lobby and refurbished locker rooms. It is not determined when these upgrades will begin.

Also, an interim director has been chosen for the South Boston-Halifax County YMCA, filling the position recently vacated by Matt Lewis who accepted a promotion in Maryland.

Kristen Zerbato began work as center director on Monday. She has previously worked as the health and wellness and aquatics director at Currituck Family YMCA in Barco, N.C., another Y facility under management by South Hampton Roads YMCA.

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