Chadron Aquatic and Wellness Center
The Rundown
Residents of Chadron, Nebraska, enjoyed using an outdoor pool during the summer months. When an indoor pool at Chadron State College needed replacement, the college and the city joined forces to build a modern indoor pool that would be open to all.
Feature Details
- 162 ft x 170 ft (27,540 sq ft)
- Hot dip galvanized rigid steel frames
- Flame-retardant fabric customized with tan, white and custom blue wave design
- 36-inch overhangs with icebreakers and gutters in door locations
- R-30 insulation with thermal break and 12 oz. fabric interior liner
- 30 psf ground snow load, 90 mph wind speed, wind exposure C, seismic zone A
- Legacy crews installed the building over an existing pool and structure and provided wrapped openings for doors, windows, HVAC and aquatic equipment
Industry
Sports & Recreation
Size
27,540 sq ft
Location
Chadron, NE
Year
2016
Testimonials
Legacy met our challenges.
Merging old materials with new materials—and then using unconventional construction—were among the challenges.
Legacy was the only one that could do a two-stepped building.
Legacy was the only one that could do a two-stepped building, so we could have a high part in front …and then have it stepped down, so we stay out of the clearance zone.
We were very impressed by their engineering team.
By today's standards, the buildings we're designing are of world-class caliber in the U.S. and Canada. Legacy offered several features that put them at the top of the list. They are unique among fabric buildings in that they build on a rigid steel frame. Everything looked good, from the eave and ridge ventilation system to the method for installing fabric panels. Combined with material delivery times and the time to construct, Legacy seemed like the perfect choice for our application. "The whole design is very efficient for our operations. Flexibility is key, especially when the building is a 'first of its kind' for the industry. We had one design change after the whole plan was in place, to widen our trapeze in the structure that supports the conveyor, and Legacy was able to make that change without any problem. The conveyor system fits and operates just as it was designed. "Legacy knew our schedule and saved us over 30 days of downtime. They stood the frames for the entire fabric structure in a single day, and everything - conveyors, electrical, fabric - was completed within five weeks of them coming to the site. It was a Herculean effort on Legacy's part. It was fantastic. They have a very passionate team, from top to bottom. In all respects, from design to pricing to production, Legacy is one of the best building contractors I've ever worked with. I look forward to working with them again.
