New details revealed for New Caney ISD’s Aquatic Center
April 01, 2016 Drawings are complete for the New Caney Independent School District aquatic center, which shows the facility to include a 25-yard competition pool, spectator seating for 400 people, locker rooms, a hospitality area and athletic administrative offices.
The plans were presented to the New Caney ISD school board during their regular meeting Monday, March 28. “The facility will be constructed on the north side of the field house (at Texan Drive Stadium,)” Laura Sachtleben, Stantec Architect, said. “The pool size is a little bit larger than when we started because this is a district-wide facility that will eventually serve three high schools.
“(The seating) is a raised gallery so that helps us have a smaller footprint. There will be a courtyard created between these two buildings (the field house and aquatic center) so when you walk in, there’s a gathering space. A lot of people come to those meets and there’s not always enough room inside, so having that courtyard space is a way to accommodate those people. There is a glass wall at the end of the pool to help maintain visibility.” According to Sachtleben, drawings are now available for bidders and the bidding process will ensue in April and May. Construction is planned for 13 months with a projected completion date in summer 2017. A third party estimates the project’s cost at $1.2 million from the $13.8 million budget, however, the third party estimate is conservative and subject to change.
“The projected costs presented at the meeting are estimates,” Scott Powers, New Caney ISD director of communications and community relations, said. “There will be a better understanding of the costs when the bid process is completed. (The) design of the facility is subject to modifications depending on the outcome of the bid process.” To view the full story, visit: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/east_montgomery/news/more-details-revealed-for-new-caney-isd-s-aquatic-center/article_e624390e-a246-561b-8fae-8f7e5e6c716b.html?mode=image&photo=1 |
