Canyon Springs High School proudly cut the ribbon on a newly reconstructed aquatics complex featuring a 30M x 25yd competition pool surrounded by a 13,000 SF deck, sports lighting, covered entry gateway, and a shade canopy. The project, in the Moreno Valley Unified School District in Moreno Valley, California, also includes outdoor showers, bleachers, outdoor storage, and a 1,672 SF pool support building with mechanical and chemical storage rooms, equipment storage, custodial, and two gender-neutral restrooms.
Accessibility upgrades to the existing gym include staff and student lockers, offices, and restrooms. Rounding out the project scope are landscaping, seat walls, and alterations to the existing basketball courts that were required due to the enlarged pool complex size. The pool support building features a full-elevation mural that incorporates a themed aquatic look and supports the school’s identity and pride.
This project meets a key goal of the district to provide a state-of-the-art aquatics facility with the latest technology to an existing campus whose pool was out of commission for many years to due aging infrastructure and leaks. This pool facility will deliver major impact to physical education programs, competitive swim teams, and community members who will be able to swim during non-school hours.
A Myrtha Pool was utilized in lieu of standard pool construction. This is a high-quality, modular system that employs a unique lamination process and a stainless steel wall structure with a durable PVC membrane. The pre-engineered, prefabricated design speeds assembly, enhances waterproofing, and resistance to chlorine and other water conditions. Myrtha Pools are known for their versatility, ability to be customized for complex architectural designs, and their suitability for competition.
School Principal Sean Roberson summed it up, “This beautiful facility is a testament to our district and communities ongoing commitment to providing the best resources for our students. The aesthetic beauty of this pool creates a powerful sense of pride for students and contributes to positive campus culture. It’s a place where our physical education classes will learn valuable life skills, where our competitive swim teams will train for championships, and where our water polo teams will showcase their talents and teamwork.”
“It’s a place where our physical education classes will learn valuable life skills, where our competitive swim teams will train for championships, and where our water polo teams will showcase their talents and teamwork.”
HMC team members attending the dedication were principal architect Steve Wilkerson, project manager Jeffrey Lenox, education market leader Julie Strauss, and construction administrator Jesse Romero. They were joined by construction partner Balfour Beatty, aquatics consultant Aquatics Design Group, and Myrtha Pools.
