Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — Orange Beach is moving forward with a major expansion and renovation of its municipal Aquatics Center, located at 4853 Wilson Boulevard, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $7.24 million. The City Council approved up to $274,000 for construction oversight for the project's first phase, partnering with Lose of Tennessee, PLLC to manage the improvements.

Aquatics Center Upgrades

The multi-phase project is designed to modernize and expand the public swimming facility, which has served the community for over two decades.

• Phase 1: Focuses on adding a second, larger leisure pool, updated pool decks, and a new pump house. The design-stage estimate for this phase is approximately $7.24 million.
• Phase 2: Will involve removing the existing pool to construct a replacement lap pool, along with renovations to the current pump house, pool house, and additional pool decks.

New Leisure and Meeting Areas for Residents

A key highlight of the expansion for the local community is the inclusion of dedicated meeting rooms within the new pump house facilities. These spaces will provide residents with new areas to gather, hold meetings, and engage in community programs alongside the enhanced recreational leisure and lap pools.

Construction for the first phase is anticipated to begin around April 2027, marking a significant investment in Orange Beach's recreational infrastructure.