Atwood Swimming Pool Evaluation & New Facility
Miller & Associates partnered with the City of Atwood to evaluate its existing swimming pool and design a new municipal aquatics facility. The completed project provides a modern, cost-effective pool and bathhouse designed to meet long-term community needs.
Project Features
- Approximately 4,808 SF pool surface area
- Six-lane, 25-meter competition pool
- Zero-depth (beach) entry for accessibility
- Drop slide & diving board
- Interactive water play features
- Designed for a 100-person bather load
- 1,792 SF bathhouse facility
- Integrated mechanical equipment area beneath bathhouse roof
- Fenced & screened equipment area for cost efficiency
- Designed for long-term durability & ease of operation
Services We Provided
- Facility evaluation & condition assessment
- Alternatives analysis & cost comparison
- Preliminary design & conceptual layout development
- Preparation of opinions of probable construction cost
- Development of renderings for community engagement & funding support
- Final design & construction document preparation
- Construction phase services, including:
- Preconstruction coordination
- Shop drawing & submittal review
- Construction observation
- Materials testing coordination & review
- Pay application review & recommendations
- Final inspection & project closeout support
Miller & Associates worked with the City of Atwood to evaluate its existing municipal swimming pool and determine the most practical and sustainable path forward. The project began with a comprehensive assessment of the existing facility, including its condition, functionality, and ability to meet current and future recreational demands. Based on this evaluation, our team developed alternatives supported by opinions of probable construction cost to guide decision-making.
As part of the preliminary design phase, Miller & Associates prepared conceptual layouts and cost comparisons for a replacement facility. Visual renderings were developed to support community engagement and funding efforts, helping stakeholders clearly understand the proposed improvements. After reviewing the alternatives, the City elected to proceed with construction of a new municipal swimming pool.
The new facility was designed to accommodate a 100-person bather load and provide a range of recreational opportunities for users of all ages. The design emphasizes accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency while maintaining cost-conscious solutions. A key design element included integrating the mechanical equipment area beneath the bathhouse roof structure without enclosing walls, using fencing and privacy screening to protect equipment while reducing construction costs.
Miller & Associates provided construction engineering services throughout the project, supporting coordination, review, and observation to ensure successful project delivery. Completed in 2011, the new Atwood Swimming Pool offers a durable, modern recreational amenity that continues to serve the community.