Reston Community Center reopened the newly renovated Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center in January 2020. The venue, part of the original RCC Hunters Woods facility built in 1979, has been completely rebuilt to provide two new pools and accompanying infrastructure improvements to better serve the Reston community. The pool opening marks the completion of more […]
Barefoot Lakes is a master-planned and nature-infused community situated between Denver and Loveland in Firestone, Colorado. A premier destination for homeowners seeking outdoor recreation, it features miles of groomed trails, two lakes totaling more than 100 serene acres, and Peninsula Park – a 12-acre natural haven. Barefoot Lakes’ commitment to “live where you play” goes […]
In early 2017, the Community High School District 128 Board of Education approved the construction of a new pool at Libertyville High School. The new $21.5 million natatorium includes 34,000 sq. ft. of space with locker rooms, spectator areas, and support spaces. Libertyville High School’s previous pool was built in 1971 and was 25-yards long […]
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Manhattan college within the City University of New York system, is housed in the historically significant Haaren Hall, built in 1903. The facility includes the world’s largest criminal justice library, a swimming pool, classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, a theater, and a gym. Additional renovations included the […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the Pinehurst Country Club to prepare a facility audit and conceptual plans for renovating or replacing the clubhouse pool. Counsilman-Hunsaker met with facility staff and the members’ steering committee and later provided a sub-standard-conditions report for the main pool and wading pool. The report included an opinion of probable construction costs to […]
Due to water loss issues in 2008, Bowie State University closed their 35-year-old indoor swimming pool, which is located on campus in the Leonidan S. James Physical Education Complex. Counsilman-Hunsaker performed an aquatic audit to identify recommended repairs for the pool with an opinion of construction cost for the repairs. Based on these recommendations, the pool re-opened in 2010. In […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the City of Mitchell to prepare a facility audit and conceptual plans for renovating or replacing Mitchell City Pool. Counsilman-Hunsaker met with the facility staff and provided a sub-standard-conditions report for the Mitchell City Pool. The report included an opinion of probable construction costs to address conditions identified. The report also […]
In May of 2019, Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the Libby Park District to complete a feasibility study for the Kootenai Wellness Aquatic Center. Previously in 2018, a survey conducted by the Park District concluded that 96% of those surveyed would support a public pool to meet the needs of the community, and several preliminary design […]
The City of John Day, Oregon retained Counsilman-Hunsaker in August of 2018 to complete a feasibility study for a new aquatic facility to serve both the City of John Day and the surrounding community. The study explored several options that included both indoor and outdoor facilities that would replace the existing city pool. For the second phase […]
In October of 2019, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted by Scott Perrin to create a Safety Plan for a new facility he was planning in Mission Bay, California. The Safety Plan included staffing plans, emergency action plans, biohazard action plans, and training plans for all of the staff positions. The Safety Plan follows all applicable state and local codes […]
