HONOLULU — The Manoa Pool will remain closed for repair work until Spring 2025.

The Department of Parks and Recreation originally closed the pool on Sept. 3 after an algae buildup required intensive chlorination. As park staff scrubbed off the algae, plaster chipped off the pool, creating sharp edges on the pool surface. Staff also discovered loose tiles along the pool’s underwater surfaces, according to a news release.

In mid-September, DPR announced the pool would be closed, but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Now, the county agency says the work will take several months to complete and they expect to reopen the pool in Spring 2025.

DPR’s Maintenance Support Services Division is currently recruiting workers from on-site park staff to help demolish the deteriorating surfaces. DPR said this work will start later this month. Afterwards, crews will begin the resurfacing work, which includes resealing and repainting the entire 50-meter pool.