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The proposed aquatic center will be located at Veterans Park if Tupelo’s city council approves a bond issue. (Courtesy)
The vote passed 5-2, with Ward 3 Councilman Jim Newell and Ward 6 Councilman Mike Bryan opposing.
Murphy & Sons Construction, a Southaven-based company, beat out six other bidders for the job, which will erect a sprawling complex housing one Olympic-size pool and one smaller pool for fitness or instruction classes. It also will have spectator seating, locker rooms, rest rooms, offices, a multipurpose room, kitchen, lobby and an outdoor area for sunbathing.
The roughly 45,000-square-foot complex will be located in Veterans Park near the softball fields.
Read the full story in Wednesday's Daily Journal.