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Council Approves Amendment for Joint-Use YMCA–Library Construction; Project Nears Vertical Construction
Summary
City approved a third contract amendment with Crossland Construction for construction manager-at-risk services on the joint-use YMCA and Edmond Public Library facility; project reported to be roughly $30 million total construction and on schedule for early 2026 opening.
The Edmond City Council on March 10 approved the third contract amendment with Crossland Construction Company for construction manager-at-risk services for the joint-use YMCA and Edmond Public Library project.
Andy Conyers, assistant city manager for administration, said the 72,000-square-foot joint facility will include roughly 50,000–53,000 square feet for the YMCA — with a lap pool, splash pad, gym, exercise rooms and indoor walking track — and about 12,000 square feet for a new library with adult and children’s areas and a maker space. Conyers said the total construction cost if approved that evening would be a little over $30,000,000. "So the total construction cost if approved today will be a little over $30,000,000," Conyers said.
Conyers described the project as a four-way partnership among the City of Edmond, the YMCA, the library and Henderson Hills Baptist Church; the city purchased land and the church’s existing parking reduces the need to disturb trees while providing about 70% of required parking.
Conyers said recent work has gone vertical with wall and slab pours and that the facility is slated to open in early 2026 following roughly an 18-month construction schedule. He said one final bid package considered that night covered playground equipment, synthetic turf and shade structures. The construction manager recommended approval of the amendment.
Conyers also summarized the funding split presented in the packet: approximately $29.9 million from the city, $643,519 from the YMCA and $140,000 associated with the library (as fronted contributions referenced in the meeting). Post-construction, the YMCA and library are responsible for equipping, operating and maintaining their spaces; the YMCA will repay its proportionate share over a 15-year period for certain design and construction costs, Conyers said.
Council members praised the multi-party partnership and approved the contract amendment. Work is under way on concrete wall and slab pours; staff said construction manager recommends approval and construction is progressing.
