Aquatic Center Pool Renovations
Project Summary
The Aquatic Center is undergoing renovations to address a major leak and add additional facility upgrades.
Project Quick Facts
Budget:
$1,350,000 for Pool Leak Repair & Filtration House Renovation
$50,000 for Installation of Shade Canopy Structures
Contractor(s):
Branco Enterprises Inc.
Anticipated Completion Date:
Early June 2024
Project Documents
The Nixa Parks & Recreation department is working to repair and improve the pool at the Nixa Aquatics Center. In the fall of 2023, the City of Nixa hired a pool engineering company to work with staff to develop the plans necessary to replace all the underground re-circulating water piping for the pool. The replacement of these underground pipes will ensure the pool sees many more years of service for the community. Along with the pipe replacement, city council also approved several upgrades and other renovations.
These renovations include:
- The replacement of all recirculation piping above and below ground
- Improvements to the filtration system. This will revitalize the filters and replace all filter media and piping to ensure the filters are ready for another 20+ years of service
- Additional concrete pool decking which will provide more patron space at the pool
- Additional shade structures
- A water play structure in the newly created wet deck space within the zero-depth area of the pool
May 3, 2024
Pool Update
Progress continues to move forward as expected! The concrete forms were removed from the section within the pool that was poured last week. The plumbing crew continues their work of trenching around the pool to replace the recirculation piping and is on track. Crews continue to work within the filters to prepare them for new media that will ensure the water is filtered and crystal clear for the upcoming season. The mess around the pool is a good sign of the great progress that is being made to update and renovate the pool for the upcoming season. We are still on track for opening during the first week of June. We hope to be able to get to an exact date in the coming weeks as work gets a little closer to completion. The staff have nearly filled all part-time positions, so if you know anyone looking to be a lifeguard or teach swimming lessons, there is no time like the present to apply before all positions are full. It’s almost pool season and we are excited!
April 26, 2024
Pool Update
The construction crews continue to make great progress on the pool! Concrete was poured to create the section within the pool area that will be the new site for the in pool play structure, and the recirculating pipes for the zero-depth area. This concrete pour is significant to the time schedule for the pool opening as this concrete will be submerged in water during the pool season, thus the concrete has a significantly large cure time before the pool can be filled. Crews continue to work on recirculating piping under the pool deck and have started removing the pool decking to gain access to this piping. The project remains on target and on time, which is excellent as we are all beginning to prepare for summer. Staff continue to make all the necessary plans and preparations for opening the pool, staff training is scheduled, hiring has begun, and program registration is open. We are still in need of lifeguards for the summer, if interested, or you know someone who is interested, please send them our way! We look forward to summer and will continue to update pool construction progress weekly.
April 24, 2024
Shallow Water Area Concrete Pour
On Wednesday, April 24th, crews completed the pour of concrete for the Shallow Water area that will house the play structure. Once the concrete has cured, it will be painted.
April 22, 2024
Forming & Concrete Work
The Nixa Aquatics Center construction is underway, and the pool is set to open the first week in June. Currently crews are working on the area within the pool that will be elevated for piping and the new in-pool play structure, digging out the old pool deck and piping to make way for the new pipes, and the rehabilitation of the pool filters. Things are messy, however progressing as expected. It’s exciting to see the progress of this project!
Crews have formed up the elevated area and are working to pour the concrete in that area this week. This area will house the shallow water play structure shown below.
 
 
April 12, 2024
Pool Update
The Nixa Aquatic Center construction is underway, and the pool is set to open the first week in June. Currently, crews are working on the area within the pool that will be elevated for piping and the new in-pool play structure, digging out the old pool deck and piping to make way for the new pipes, and the rehabilitation of the pool filters. Things are progressing as expected.
The pool project’s construction work includes the replacement of all underground recirculation piping within the pool area, the addition of the concrete pool deck space with more shade structures, the installation of a water play structure, and rehabilitation of the pipes and filters within the pumphouse.
March 29, 2024
Repairs Started
Nixa Parks and Recreation continues to work to get the pool repaired and ready for the upcoming pool season. Contractors began the onsite work today and have ordered the necessary materials needed for the project, which is very exciting! It is great seeing the work begin as we prepare for summer!
‌At this time, we would like to provide an updated timeline for the project. With the work started we anticipate the ability to open the pool sometime the first week of June. This work includes the replacement of all underground recirculation piping within the pool area, addition of concrete pool deck space with more shade structures, the installation of a water play structure, and rehabilitation of the pipes and filters within the pumphouse. We are excited for this work to begin and look forward to the renovations and upgrades to get the pool open once again and for many years to come.
Currently staff continues working to prepare for the upcoming pool season. The hiring of Lifeguards, Admission staff, and Swim Instructors is currently underway. Be on the lookout for information on aquatic programs including swim lessons, swim team, Jr. Lifeguards, season pass sales, and more. We are excited and look forward to seeing our community back in the pool this summer, and we hope you are excited about the renovations and additions at the pool!
