WT Virgil Henson Activity Center Pool to Temporarily Close

One of the best places to go and swim in the summer is in Canyon, on the WTAMU campus, but that is about to change. Soon, families will have to find an alternate place to swim for the rest of the summer.

The Virgil Hensen Activity Center pool on the WTAMU campus will be closing down temporarily for new updates and upgrades. The pool will be closed on Friday, July 31, and will remain closed through August 30. For many families, this means the end of summer swimming, but for those returning to campus, the pool will be open soon after the semester starts.

Why the WT Pool Is Closing

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WTAMU is not shutting down the pool because of damage or an emergency, but for scheduled improvements. Those improvements make it necessary to drain the pool.

What's Being Upgraded Inside the Pool Area?

WT is closing down the pool in order to repair the concrete, remove rust from the slide and stairs. They will also be installing a new sanitization system and completing other maintenance work that can be done with the pool being empty. The repairs will cost about $37,600.

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The Pool Isn't Just for Students

WT faculty, staff, and students are not the only ones who use the pool. The pool is open to the public for a fee. In fact, residents from Canyon and Amarillo can purchase memberships for the WT pool.

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Part of Nearly $12 Million in Summer Campus Improvements

This isn't the only upgrade and refurbishment that will be happening around the WT campus. Other updates include:

• Roof replacements due to the 2025 hailstorms
• Air handling unit replacement in Old Main
• Sprinkler system repairs
• Research lab improvements at the Palo Duro Research Facility
• Parking lot repairs, including concrete, asphalt, and striping.

All these updates are a part of a $12 million summer campus improvement project. Be ready on August 30 to slide down that slide and splash in the updated WT pool.