Old Town Pool Replacement Project

The Old Town Pool Replacement project will modernize the existing outdoor pool with new facilities to include a separate lap pool and children’s pool, bathhouse, play features, and new supporting systems.
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Project Description

The Old Town Pool Replacement project will replace the existing pool and bathhouse with a new facility.  The project planning started in 2012 with the City’s Aquatic Facilities Study, which recommended replacing the current aging pool with a new facility. The improvements are funded through the City of Alexandria’s Capital Improvement Program.

Location

1609 Cameron Street

Status

Planning: Complete

The City hired a consultant, Michael Baker International, as the Owner-Advisor (OA) to assist in the predesign phase advisory services. The scope of work for the OA services includes:

  • Pool program feasibility study and cost estimate
  • Conceptual plan options
  • Owner’s project requirements and guidelines
  • Design services scope of work

Design: Ongoing

The City has hired RRMM as the consultant to lead the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services for the Old Town Pool Renovation project. 

  • The kickoff meeting for the OA services was held on May 30.

Schedule

  • Planning: Complete
  • Design: Anticipated June 2025 through Fall 2026
  • Construction: Winter/Spring 2027 through Spring/Early Summer 2028
  • Substantial Completion: Summer 2028

Note: Schedules are tentative and may be amended through the design and construction. Staff continue to explore options to reduce replacement schedule and minimize closure.

Public & Community Engagement Meetings

  • Community Update Meeting
  • Park & Recreation Commission Update
  • Community Update Meeting
  • Park & Recreation Commission Public Hearing
    • April 16 - Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. at 7 p.m.
  • Planning and Zoning Public Hearing
    • May 5 - Redella S. "Del" Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive at 7 p.m.
  • City Council Public Hearing
    • May 16 - Redella S. "Del" Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive at 7 p.m.
  • Board of Architecture Review (BAR) – Certificate of Appropriateness
    • June 17 - Redella S. "Del" Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive at 7 p.m.

Contacts

  • Project Manager: Department of Project Implementation
    Qiaojue Yu, Technical Project Manager/Landscape Architect
    David Le, Technical Project Manager
  • Project Sponsor: Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
    Jack Browand, Deputy Director, Park Services