Project Amenities

The Aquatic Center was constructed in 1976 as a 50-meter single body of water and is the oldest existing section of the Robert H Ewalt Student Recreation Center. User groups include recreational lap and leisure swim, a local swim club (not affiliated with the University) for training, a local water polo club for training, and student groups for various educational and safety classes. The outdoor leisure pool was designed in 2009 by Counsilman-Hunsaker in partnership with Brinkley Sargent Architects and features multiple bodies of water: a competition lap pool, recreational lap pool, lazy river, splash pad, and deep-water pool with a plunge slide and springboard diving.
Significant issues at the Aquatic Center include water loss, inadequate turnover rate, failing mechanical systems, ruptured below-grade piping, inaccurate or missing depth markers, an outdated and failing inflatable natatorium envelope, and pool access/egress not meeting current Texas building or accessibility requirements. Texas Tech will use the findings from Counsilman-Hunsaker’s audit report to determine capital allowance and begin a feasibility study process to move forward with renovations to their aquatic facilities with the goal of increasing flexibility in programming and use.