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Altoona approves $19,000 feasibility contract for Prospect Pool concept designs; public input, timeline outlined
Summary
Altoona City Council on Monday authorized a professional design services contract with Aquatic Facility Design of Millersburg for concept and feasibility work to guide redevelopment of Prospect Pool.
Altoona City Council on Monday authorized a professional design services contract with Aquatic Facility Design of Millersburg for concept and feasibility work to guide redevelopment of Prospect Pool.
The council authorized $19,000 for concept and feasibility services and an optional alternate of $6,900, payable from the General Fund. City staff said the consultant will develop several concept plans, estimate budgets for low-, mid- and high-end options, and include a public-input component (a survey) to gauge community preferences.
Why it matters: the contract funds the first design phase toward a potential new aquatics complex and will shape budget and design choices if the city moves forward with reconstruction or replacement of Prospect Pool.
Staff overview and timeline: when asked by a reporter, a staff member said, "So the scope of that bill is just the the consultant at this point in time will work to develop a few different models, if you will." The staff member explained the consultant will produce concept plans that identify budget ranges and features (for example, water slides or other amenities) and confirmed the proposal includes a public-input survey. Staff said the preliminary phase could be complete by the end of summer if work stays on schedule; final design work could start in the fall, and, in theory, construction could begin in spring 2026 if budget, salvageable existing facilities and other conditions align.
Cost and budget notes: councilors and staff said the contract itself will be paid from the General Fund. Staff said there is not yet an estimated construction budget; initial outputs will provide low-, mid- and high-end budget estimates to inform subsequent decisions.
Next steps: staff expects the consultant to conduct the public-input survey and deliver concept plans; councilors indicated public meetings or further input would likely follow once concepts are available.
No formal vote count was recorded separately for this single item because it was part of the consent slate approved by the council (consent vote 7-0).
