Come on deck for our Pool Renovation Project!

Renovation Project

With the exception of minor repairs and updates that have occurred over the years, the structure and equipment are all original. Due to wear and tear of nearly daily use over the past 40+ year, the pool is in need of its first major renovation. This project will upgrade the pool infrastructure with more modern components that will reduce maintenance and make the facility more welcoming and useful for the wide population that uses it, both children and adults at the Barber National Institute and families and individuals across the community. Plans include the following additions and updates:

Lobby/Entry Way

• Creation of a separate comfortable area for parents/siblings to wait during classes
• Creation of two family changing areas and handicap accessible showers for parents/caregivers to assist children as well as adults who need support
• Renovation of administrative/office space

Pool

• Retiling of walls and pool deck
• Installation of state-of-the-art filtration system that will enhance pool water quality while reducing electric power usage and costs
• Replacement of underground pipes that have deteriorated and cause water leakage. The substructure underneath the pool has been damaged by leaking water and also requires replacement.
• Updating hydraulic system that enables the raising and lowering pool floor
• Resurfacing of pool walls
• Installation of comfortable seating with storage around pool perimeter for parents, teachers and other visitors

Locker Rooms

• Construction of two distinct private handicap accessible shower areas, as well as three regular shower areas, in both the men and women’s locker rooms
• Addition of changing tables and new lockers
• Installation of waterproof carpet tiles to reduce the risk of slipping on wet tiles
• three regular showers

Architects Rendering