Water Design Inc.

5047 South Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84123
801-261-4009 fax 801-261-4069
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Specializing in Engineering and Design of
Recreational and Decorative Water Features Since 1960


 
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Dixie Regional Medical Center Therapy Pool

Date: 8/11/2009

Kauri Sue Hamilton School

Date: 4/1/2008

The Kauri Sue Hamilton school is one of Jordan School Districts ‘Gold Stars’! This school houses and assists with the therapy and re-habilitation of severely handicapped children, housed on site. The 46’ x 34’ pool has an ADA accessible ramp that accommodates wheelchairs and gurneys, as well as providing a gently sloped access for students and staff. A variety of therapy rails and benches provide staff with numerous options for their one-on-one therapy sessions with the students. The spa was designed for warm water therapy with a therapy rail, benches, and hydrotherapy jets strategically placed for the most effective treatments. Both the pool and spa have a state of the art ozone sanitizing system and the high turn over rate of these bodies of water make them both a safe and effective environment for therapy.

Ganado Aquatic Center "Toscana Hills"

Date: 9/17/2006

The Ganado High School Aquatic Center serves as a training pool for the high school as well as a community use pool.  This 33’-75’ pool has depths from 3’-6” to 6’-0”, with 4 lanes for training and competition. The 4’x 20’ entry stairs allow for swimming instruction as well as a place for parents to sit and observe their children making this facility a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Davis Middle School -Competition Pool Renovation

Date: 9/16/2006

This project was a renovation of an existing 35 year old exposed stainless steel pool and gutter system. A PVC coated stainless steel pool technology was chosen for the gutter system and new wall panels on the L-shaped pool.  The pool has a 6 lane, 25 yard racing course and a 6 lane 25 meter racing course, 13 feet at it’s deepest point, there are two (2), 1 meter diving towers.  Through creative planning and solution development, we were able to reutilize the existing support structures and we developed a unique method to attach new PVC coated stainless steel wall panels and the tile trimmed gutter system to the existing pool wall supports.  Thanks to the use of the PVC coated stainless steel technology the problems with the exposed stainless pool is a thing of the past.
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University of Utah -Dive Pool Renovation

Date: 4/1/2005

This project included a renovation of an existing 40 year old concrete dive pool for the  University of Utah.   The renovation included utilizing a PVC coated stainless steel pool technology to provide a new overflow gutter system, new pool structure,  and  custom  pool  finish. The project  also required the renovation  of the pool piping, circulation equipment, and chemical  equipment. The  custom “Block U” dive platform design compliments this University’s school pride.

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Dixie State College-Eccles Fitness Center

Date: 11/1/2004

Renovation of a 25 year old existing 25 yard x 6 lane gunite swimming pool for a state college in Southern Utah.  The Project included refinishing the plaster & tile surfaces, replacing the circulation & filtration equipment, and providing a new chemical feed system with automatic controllers for enhanced chemical level control.  Replacement of some of the deck equipment such as lifeguard chairs, starting blocks, and handrails completed the scope of work.

Daybreak Elementary School & Rec Center

Date: 6/1/2004

This 6 lane 25 yard pool was designed for use in competition, training and recreational swimming.  The pool is ideal for teaching swimming lessons and providing other aquatic programs.  It is constructed of shotcrete, with a deck level gutter system that allows for reduction of wave movement during competition.

Westminster College Health & Fitness Center

Date: 5/1/2004

This project was part of the new recreation center at Westminster College. The facility has large windows that allow for guests of the recreation center to view the pool area while they are utilizing the various pieces fitness equipment provided.  The 4 lane, 25 yard competition lap pool is complimented by a hydrotherapy spa that boasts underwater benches with hydrotherapy jets placed for a variety of use including therapy or relaxation.  The pool has a deck level gutter system, and both the pool and spa are constructed of shotcrete with a waterproof plaster finish. 
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Brigham Young University

Date: 4/1/2004

Our firm was hired to provide a thorough assessment and written report addressing the university's 45 year old existing concrete and tile competition pools. We also provided design services and consulting for the football team’s athletic training facility which included multiple therapy pools and spa hydrotherapy pools.

North Davis Jr High/Clearfield Aquatic Center

Date: 10/1/2003

This, city owned, Aquatic Center, features an indoor, 6 lane, 25 yard competition pool with stadium seating built with PVC coated stainless steel pool Technology.   The separate leisure pool is also constructed using PVC coated stainless steel technology and has a zero-depth entry.  Water bike spray features are placed in shallow water for guests of all ages to enjoy.  The interactive play features include a large climbing structure with a slide for small children.   The current channel circles the bubble couch and empties into a large open area, perfect for free play. There is an open flume slide with splash down area, and all tile spa complete with hydro-therapy jets.  The outdoor splash pad includes ground geysers that erupt, a misty arch and a water tunnel.  The outdoor wading pool is perfect for the young ones to enjoy a safe place to enjoy the day.

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University of Utah -Orthopedic Therapy Pool

Date: 7/1/2003

This project consisted of an Indoor therapy pool located on the 2nd floor of the orthopedic hospital. The pool was designed of shotcrete to provide self supporting walls. The pools is supported from below by large concrete beams and a concrete slab. The pool was designed with a waterproof plaster finish. The pool features multiple therapy rails and therapy tether anchors in the walls for use in re-habilitation and physical therapy. The pool also features a swim-jet system to allow stationary swimming at varying speeds. Water depth ranges from 3'-11" to 6'-3" to provide a pool with flexible programming options that allow for all types of therapy.

Big Piney High School Competition Pool Renovatio

Date: 4/1/2003

Renovation of an existing 20 year old shotcrete swimming pool to increase maximum depth of pool from 3.5 feet to 5 feet to allow competition swimming starts from a starting block. The scope of work also included the separation of the existing wading pool from the circulation system and refinishing all of the pools in the project.

South Summit -Middle School/ Recreation Center

Date: 9/1/2002

When their existing aluminum pool began leaking, South Summit County looked for creative ways to not only renovate their pool but to also expand their facility to create a swimming pool facility designed for citizens of all ages.  Water Design, Inc was hired to consult and provide design services for the removal of their old aluminum pool and the installation of a new lap pool, leisure pool, and spa pool on the same site.  The Client selected to install their new pools using a PVC coated stainless steel technology to achieve their goals. The client was interested in creating a multi-use facility that allows for swim competitions as well as a variety of other program needs. The project includes a six lane 75 yard competition lap pool, a multi-use leisure pool and a hot water spa pool.
Along with the lap lanes, the competition pool includes 1 and 3 meter diving boards and spectator seating. The water depths vary to allow for a wide range of programming needs when the pool is not used for competitions. The leisure pool includes a zero entry, soft pool floor, current channel, sitting couch, deck sprays, multi-level play structure, and an indoor open flume slide. The large spa pool is tile lined and allows for hot water therapy and recreation.  The South Summit Recreation Center is second to none and has been recognized as a facility of merit by Athletic Business.
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Weber State University Pool Renovation

Date: 5/1/2002

This project included the renovation of a 40+ year old concrete and tile swimming pool. The scope of work included providing a new circulation system, restoring waterproof tile finishes, providing a new filtration & chemical control system along with the addition of a remote surge tank to enhance the operations and function of the pool.

Graves-Pierce Complex -Competition Pool Renovation

Date: 2/1/2002

The project included renovation of a 50 year old concrete swimming pool located on the campus of Sul Ross State University in Alpine Texas. The renovation required a re-design of all circulation, filtration, and chemical feed systems as well as complete replacement of all pool finishes and circulation piping.

Salt Lake Community College- Pool Renovation

Date: 8/1/2001

The project consisted of the repair and renovation of a 50+ year old concrete competition lap pool and diving well pool. The renovation included a re-design of the plumbing, equipment, surge system, and restoration of the pool finishes.

Brigham Young University--Smith Field House

Date: 2/1/1995

Project included a swimming pool renovation effort as well as the addition of hot and cold spa therapy pools.

Utah State University -Competition Pools

Date: 1/1/1967

Project included the design of the university swimming pool.

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