Olney Country Club opens new pool

The Olney Country Club debuted its brandnew swimming pool May 20, three years after the original 1966 pool was shut down for repairs. The 88,000-gallon pool had to be dug out and fully replaced at about $175,000, said Olney Recreation Association President Landon Rowe. “We had some wonderful people and businesses donate to the cause of getting a new pool in,” Rowe said. “Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to do what we’re doing out there. We want them to know that we appreciate them.” The pool is open to Olney Country Club members and their guests. The cost to join the country club is a $250 initiation fee plus tax and $64.95 per month for a social membership that includes access to the pool, tennis courts and 19th Hole bar and club. Full membership is $92 per month after taxes and includes access to the nine-hole Texas Golf Association-rated golf course and the other amenities.

The refurbished pool area features new loungers and will soon see tables and a new deck.

“We still have some little things we want to do and we’re hoping for more donations,” Rowe said.