Renovation of a swimming pool in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a swimming pool.

This project provides for repair and major replacement costs for the three aquatic centers and two swimming pools. This includes plumbing repairs, mechanical systems replacements, caulking, pool painting, water slide and pool fixture replacements necessary to keep pools in safe working order. Current planned projects include: annual pool painting, filter replacement and slide renovations. Funding is also provided annually for general improvements and repairs. An aquatic assessment and stabilization is currently being conducted to address immediate imminent operational and mechanical needs and to create a plan with recommendations to address the most effective path forward for addressing the five aging aquatic facilities capital and replacement needs. The assessment will include existing conditions assessment, analysis, identify opinion of probable costs, lifecycle of facilities and aquatic systems, prepare capital and soft cost budgets, determine operational impacts of facilities, as well as recommended facility improvements and renovations. The aquatic facility assessment will allow for fiscal planning to align with recommendations and needs identified. Immediate funding is provided for identified access, equipment building utility upgrades for safety and compliance, however a larger future capital request will precipitate from the aquatic assessment and stabilization study. This project is included in the city’s fy 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. As of June 6, 2025, further details regarding construction and completion timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.