May Status Update On The Birkhaven Water Feature

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The Birkhaven water feature was purposely turned off last year due to excessively high water usage and we needed to investigate why the water usage was so high. The investigation led down several avenues, and, unfortunately, has identified multiple failures:

  • Both the high-water level and low-water level floats were failed
  • The liner is nearing end-of-life and is torn in several places, needing full replacement.

Fixing the floats is achievable at a relatively low cost. The full liner replacement is doable; however, at a large cost due to the amount of rocks that have to be manually removed.

At this point, one pond company has provided a bid to do this work and other companies have been contacted (9 total thus far) but have declined to provide a bid. We strive to obtain a minimum of 3 bids as a matter of good financial practice. Work continues on this effort, but contractors are reluctant to take on this job due to the large size of the water feature.

In addition to the repair, an option is to leave it off and make it a landscaped feature. The Board of Directors has not chosen an option at this time, since we continue to contact other pond companies.

We request and appreciate your continuing understanding and patience.

Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns to Facilities Chairperson, Eric Northeim, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Pre-Paid Pool Guest Cards

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Are you bringing guests to the pool and don’t want to bring money with you? Pre-Paid Pool Guest Cards are now available for purchase at the Main Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

The cards are valued at $50 and can be purchased for $40. Each card allows for 10 guest visits. In a nutshell, instead of paying $5.00 per guest, with the card you will only pay $4.00.  Checks only please made payable to Lochmere Association.

The card is valid for the current season only and no refunds are permitted. 

Please review the Lochmere's Guest Policy in the attachment below.

Please remember that you need prior approval from the Main Office if you are going to bring more than 10 guests in at a time.

 

 

Attachments:
Download this file (Pool Guest Policy updated 2-21-20 for website--revision 5-4-2023.pdf)2026 Pool Guest Policy[ ]

Lochwood Pools Open On Mothers' Day, May 10


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Pool season at Lochmere has finally arrived!  Opening day at the Lochwood Pools is Sunday, May 10th. 

For those of you who just want to relax around the pools, the Lochwood Pools will be open on their pre-season schedule during May and early June. Basically the Lap Pool opens at 2PM and the Main Pool opens at 4PM Monday through Friday and are both open regular hours on weekends.

The Highlands Pool will open for the Memorial Day weekend. 

All facilities (Lochwood and Highlands) will operate on their summer schedule starting Friday, June 12.

Watch this website as well as your emails for updates on loads of events planned for the entire summer. 

To make sure everyone has an enjoyable season, you can read all about the pools and rules by visiting HERE.  Please remember that to be in the deep end:

  • Ten and under swimmers will be retested each year and receive a new band which will need to be worn whenever they are in the deep end.
  • Older swimmers will be tested at the discretion of the pool staff as warranted.

Operating hours for both facilities will be listed on the right-hand side of this home page. Also visit  HERE for printable monthly calendars.