The cost of adding a pool would increase the overall cost of the facility by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plus, the cost of maintaining and staffing that pool overtime would increase the monthly sustainment costs by tens of thousands of dollars. While we would love to include a pool in the facility, the costs associated with that outweigh the advantages. We are not just focusing on the build of the facility but also the ability to maintain it for years to come.
No, the building and the land it sits on will be owned by a separate 501c3. The 501c3 will then lease the building back to the YMCA to occupy the location, and manage the facility.
The current cost estimate for the construction of the facility and all “fees” (land purchase, engineering report, cost of architect, construction) is estimated to be $8 million.
The current estimate for the groundbreaking is in the Spring of 2025. Many variables could come into play that affect that, the primary being fundraising.
The city will work on infrastructure that is needed to support the facility. Road, water, sewage, lights, etc…. Once complete, the city will help support the YMCA as it does the current YMCA.
Go to the Donate tab on this website and that will take you to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks website where we currently have an account that will hold the money raised from fundraising. Another way to assist with the future sustainment of this facility is to become a paying member of the Cabool YMCA. Those monthly dues are essential to keep the current YMCA and this future YMCA maintained for years to come.
When the new facility is close to being complete and opened for business, the current YMCA building will be sold.