Pinkard Construction, with Broomfield Recreation Services and BHA Design, has completed the City and County of Broomfield’s $9.6 million Bay Aquatic Park renovation. The original park was also built by Pinkard Construction in 1991.
Designed by BHA Design, Inc, the project’s scope featured the complete demolition and replacement of the massive leisure pool and three water slides, an expanded pool deck, and a new mechanical building, along with numerous other amenity upgrades.
Pinkard’s efficient 10.5-month schedule included considerable collaboration among the owner/architect and major subcontractor team members to implement numerous constructability efficiencies that mitigated risks of delays, especially during the winter months.
The Bay’s stainless steel gutter system was one constructability upgrade that proved to be far superior to a conventional cast-in-place concrete gutter system, eliminating the need for a more complicated underground piping system and tedious tile installation. This approach provided cost savings for Broomfield and three-to-four weeks savings on the construction schedule.
An additional $250,000 in savings for Broomfield was realized thanks to strong preconstruction planning, a timely procurement process, and an aggressive buy-out phase. Broomfield was able to re-direct these savings for additional Bay upgrades including repairs to existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems plus plaster, coping,tile and concrete repair of the existing bodies of water and pool deck, as well as repairs to the splash pad area.
Water tightness testing on the 200,106-gallon pool was also a big emphasis at Bay Aquatic Park. The three-day test of the pool shell integrity and pressure testing of the 9,113-gallon surge tank confirmed optimal operation of the surge tank with the pool shell passing all three required water tightness tests.
The Bay Aquatic Park project was characterized by strong collaboration and communication among all owner, designer and contractor team members. It included a comprehensive site logistics study and needs assessment in concert with an in-depth outreach program that kept the adjacent neighborhoods informed and involved from project award to grand opening.
Because construction traffic intruded upon adjacent neighborhoods, Pinkard acted as an involved collaborator in neighborhood outreach, providing signage, website collaboration, and other communication media to fully apprise neighbors of proposed haul routes, construction activities, and regular “town hall” project meetings. Pinkard project team members regularly staffed the town hall meetings, listening to concerns, and worked to improve the neighborhood construction experience.
Broomfield’s Brian Graham, CIP Manager: “The collaborative spirit of this project has delivered exceptional results. Completing a major renovation, coupled with the significant added value of these extra repairs and upgrades on schedule, was no small feat. We are beyond excited to welcome our community back to a revitalized Bay Aquatic Park for the 2025 season! We couldn't be more pleased!"
Said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction: “It was great to work with Broomfield on this project. Community assets like The Bay play such a big part in what makes a city like Broomfield such a great place to live. And it’s very rewarding to be able to bring new life to a facility we built decades ago and see the next generation enjoying them!”
Broomfield’s Aquatic Supervisor, Dawn Rachjaibun: “We are incredibly proud of The Bay and all that has been accomplished through the dedication and hard work of our outstanding team. This project’s success is a direct result of commitment and collaboration by all parties involved. We are thrilled to see the community’s excitement as they experience the upgrades firsthand, from enhancements to the main pool and slides to thoughtful improvements in the overall design. Throughout the process, we remained focused on preserving the small-community atmosphere while introducing exciting new fun features and important safety elements. This project reflects our mission to stay safe while having fun in and around the water!”
