If Mecklenburg County contributes $375,000 per year to their Aquatic Center, while Huntersville gives $405,000 to theirs, does Greensboro’s $153,000 projected annual taxpayer injection seem a little low?

If the proposed Greensboro Aquatic Center is built, it would join others in North Carolina as a potential host for youth meets and other events.

 

Proposed Greensboro Aquatic Center

* 50-meter competition pool.

* 25-yard warm pool.

* 10-meter dive tower and 17-foot  diving well.

* Fitness room, pro shop, 4 classrooms.

* 2,128 seats.

* 78,323 square feet.

* Would be owned and operated by Greensboro, with a proposed $652,000 annual budget needing a $153,000 transfer from city for annual operating expenses.

 

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

* 50-meter competition pool.

* 25-yard warm pool.

* Adult-only spa.

* Fitness center.

* 1- and 3-meter diving boards.

* 645 seats.

* 47,000 square feet.

* Owned and operated by Mecklenburg County. Has about a $900,000 annual budget, with a $375,000 contribution from Mecklenburg County for annual operating expenses.

 

Triangle Aquatic Center (Cary)

* 50-meter competition pool.

* 25-yard warm pool.

* Warm water instructional pool.

* 1,000 seats.

* Fitness area, swim shop and cafe.

* 72,000 square feet.

* Owned and operated by a nonprofit with $1.5 million annual operating expenses, including volunteer labor.

 

Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics

* 50-meter competition pool.

* 25-yard warm pool.

* Outdoor family pool.

* Gym, fitness center and cafe.

* 10-meter dive tower.

* 2,000 seats.

* 88,000 square feet.

* Owned by Huntersville, operated by a management company. In 2009-10, the pool will receive a $405,000 transfer from Huntersville for annual operating expenses.

 

Source: News & Record research