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Altoona approves Prospect Pool design work; city says anonymous donor will fund construction
Summary
Council approved professional design services for a full Prospect Pool renovation funded by an anonymous donor; City Manager Chris said engineering bids are due in early 2026 and the city expects a 2027 opening.
Altoona City Council approved a professional design services contract with Aquatic Facility Design of Millersburg for the Prospect Pool project and discussed the project's funding and schedule.
City Manager Chris said the design contract on the agenda covers $298,165 for the swimming-pool complex design and $115,000 for bathhouse and concessions design, payable from Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation funds. On the project's construction costs, Chris said the pool and splash pad construction is "roughly $2,400,000 for the pool and $600,000" for the bathhouse/concessions and that "this is fully funded by donations." He described the anonymous donor as having asked to remain unidentified.
Chris also outlined the procurement timeline: final engineering drawings are expected in January–February 2026, with award of construction bids targeted late February or early March and construction to commence immediately; the city's target is a fully functional opening in 2027.
Council members asked whether the agenda costs were engineering only or the full construction cost; Chris confirmed the agenda numbers were for engineering and provided the additional construction estimates. The transcript records that the donor requested anonymity and that city staff will respect that request.
Next steps: finalize engineering drawings, go out to bid in early 2026, and pursue construction to meet a 2027 opening.
