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Aquatics committee review: Sleepy Hollow pool design estimated at $15 million; committee seeks lower‑cost options
Summary
Trustees heard an aquatics committee update on pool designs: a Sleepy Hollow design was estimated at roughly $15 million and a Randall Oaks indoor option at about $31 million; committee members asked designers to reduce scope and preserve the existing footprint while bids have varied widely.
Trustees received a briefing from members of the aquatics committee on designs and cost estimates for proposed pool facilities.
Miss Thomas, speaking as a member of the aquatics committee, summarized recent design reviews. She said the Sleepy Hollow design carried an estimate of about $15 million, which committee members judged high. An indoor design for Randall Oaks was cited at about $31 million before scope reductions. Committee members told designers they preferred preserving the existing footprint and eliminating unneeded features to reduce costs.
Miss Thomas said bids have varied significantly; she reported one bid came in as low as about $4 million but that lower bids sometimes included scope changes such as moving recreation features or enlarging the footprint. The committee is asking designers and bidders to refine the scope to lower cost while keeping essential amenities and maintaining parking access.
Trustees did not take formal action on pool sites or funding at the meeting; staff and committee members will continue to refine design options and report back.
