INTO THE VERY SYSTEMS THAT AMERICANS RELY ON TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD. WORK IS UNDERWAY TO RIP OUT AND REPLACE THE POOL AT SACRAMENTO’S MCCLATCHY HIGH. THE FIRST STEP IS DRAINING THE POOL. ONCE THE OLD POOL IS RIPPED OUT. WORK BEGINS ON A NEW AQUATIC CENTER. IT WILL INCLUDE A COMPETITION POOL WITH EIGHT LANES. IT COULD ALSO BE USED FOR WATER POLO. IT WILL HAVE DIVING BOAR
McClatchy High in Sacramento begins $22 million pool replacement project
Updated: 8:34 PM PDT Jul 10, 2026
McClatchy High School in Sacramento has begun replacing its old pool with a new $22 million aquatic center. The first step in the project is draining the existing pool. Once the old pool is removed, construction will begin on the new facility. The aquatic center will feature a competition pool with eight lanes, which can also be used for water polo. It will also include diving boards and shaded seating.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
McClatchy High School in Sacramento has begun replacing its old pool with a new $22 million aquatic center.
The first step in the project is draining the existing pool. Once the old pool is removed, construction will begin on the new facility.
The aquatic center will feature a competition pool with eight lanes, which can also be used for water polo. It will also include diving boards and shaded seating.
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