Here are my wants:

approximately 16x40 (plus or minus a foot or 2 here / there okay) rectangular pool
coping and surround will be nothing fancy (minimalist) may be concrete pavers or slabs with some grass accents
want a safety cover - DOES NOT have to be automated - but would like for that to be an option at a later time - needs to have the runners / attachment under the coping - want a clean install (any manufacturers / suggestions for this welcome!!!)
May want a lounging ledge as part of the stairs.
Need enough clear space for lap swimming / turning around
Likely will go with a couple lights
Saltwater system
Variable speed pump
Considering a "sport pool" with the deepest part in the middle

With the exception of #9 - there's a fiberglass pool that meets the needs. But - not thinking that it's that much cheaper (if at all), and - our contractor has a really good pool builder that does custom concrete.

Total project costs about $1.8M

I hear so many conflicting issues with each - fiberglass stays "cleaner" because it's smooth, and does not have to be replastered. Concrete is what is expected / used more often - but is that more of a statement of the complicated shapes and custom design that is available with concrete?

Pool pros / owners of both - what say you?

Something like the below - minus the spa

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