Kingsport Aquatic Center to undergo key improvements and upgrades
The Kingsport Aquatic Center will undergo $1.5 million in infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements later this year – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility.
Southern Watershapes Inc., will be performing the work for the city, which will include the following:
- Five pools will receive new plaster, updated tile, edge treatments, guttering improvements and new filtration components.
- Pump room upgrades will include replacement and updates to chlorine lines and related mechanical components.
- All main drains throughout the facility will receive new compliant drain covers.
- Indoor slide will receive a new gel coat finish and updated structural paint.
- Indoor splash pad spray features will receive updates and improvements.
- Outdoor leisure pool and play structure will receive updated paint and new plexiglass components.
“All of these improvements are designed to enhance the guest experience while also protecting and extending the life of the facility’s infrastructure,” said Aquatics Director Wendy Terrazas. “Our goal with this project is to minimize disruption to our users while continuing to uphold the high standards of our facility for years to come.”
Work will not begin until after September 8. The renovations will cause the facility to be temporarily closed during the course of the project. Closure dates and additional project updates will be released later this summer as the information becomes available.
For more information about the Kingsport Aquatic Center, please visit www.swimkingsport.com.
