CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
A $7,000 project was awarded April 21 through Charleston AFB's Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements contract to address the base pool's drain covers and bring them into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Four certified drain covers have been installed in the main base pool and two in the wading pool. Work was also performed to stabilize the diving blocks for the main pool through the project.
The project resulted in the pool and wading pool being legally compliant for their Memorial Day weekend opening. More importantly, it resulted in suction levels and drains that are safe for young children and summer swimmers.