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OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER

Concordia, Missouri

Initiated by a large donation from a long-time resident of the City and matched by City funds, Concordia was inspired to undertake the design of an outdoor aquatic facility. At the suggestion of a City Council member, Concordia made the decision to contract for qualifications-based, design/build services. After the development of preliminary design plans, the City awarded Larkin, teamed with Raven Construction, the design/build contract.

Concordia is a growing community in western Missouri. The construction of an aquatic facility was sought out as a way to invest in the community in order to stimulate economic development and to adequately compete with surrounding communities that already enjoy the benefits of owning similar outdoor facilities.

The facility is located within an existing park next to ball fields. Construction was complete on this $1.7 million facility in May of 2001.

Project Scope

• Preliminary planning

• Pool design

• Design of support buildings including concessions, which also serves the ballfields, and filter building

• Site Design including grading, deck area, parking, sidewalks and curbing

• Construction administration and observation

Facility Features

• Zero depth entry

• Theropeutic jet seat

• Lap swimming

• Diving boards

• Water sprays

• Waterslides both open and enclosed

• Plunge pools

• Overhead and underwater lights for night swimming