Aquatic design firms are beginning to make their pitches to the Taylorville Park District for projects at Manners Park Pool.  At a special meeting by the Taylorville Park Board, Capri Pools & Aquatics introduced themselves and presented their extensive design portfolio.  The company is working on a pool project in Hillsboro and has also completed projects in Decatur, O’Fallon, and several other Illinois cities. 

Those eager for a new pool at Manners Park will have to be patient.  Dave Wiecher, Vice President of Capri, says a new pool could open at best in August or September of 2026.

Another obstacle could impact the timeline or eventual product of these efforts.  Park Board president Marlane Miller says the Park District is contractually tied to Burbach Aquatics in past efforts to build a new pool, and they could owe heavy sums of money to back out. 

Wiecher noted that Capri has contract attorneys and that they would be willing to look into the Burbach contract.  The board approved a motion to consult the attorneys. 

Another potential bidder, Landmark Aquatic, will visit on Thursday, July 10.  Craggs says unlike other design firms, Landmark handles both design and build. 

Small Town Taylorville President Steve Craggs attended the special meeting.  He played a notable role in finding prospective design and construction firms, including Capri and Landmark.  He says moving swiftly with these companies is what the Park District needs if it’s to complete this pool effort, which began five years ago. 

The next regular meeting for the Park Board is tentatively set for July 28.