Owl Creek Community Association | Louisville, KY

Wave Divider

Project Outline

Mid-America Pool Renovation completely renovated the aquatic complex, which had been suffering from structural failure and non-compliant safety conditions, at the Owl Creek Community Association. The early 80s shot-crete facility had previously attempted to mask a cracked shell with a fiberglass liner from a company that later went out of business, leaving the pool in a state of neglect. Our team stripped the failed liner and performed extensive demolition to re-engineer the facility to meet modern Kentucky regulations.

Owl Creek Community
Owl Creek Community
Owl Creek Community

Project Specifications:

Owl Creek Community
Owl Creek Community
Owl Creek Community
Owl Creek Community

Challenges Solved

  • Failed Masking Solutions:  A previous unbonded fiberglass lining had failed to stop leaks and left the structure in poor condition; this was completely stripped away to reach a sound substrate.
  • Damaged Circulation Systems:  Cracked PVC plumbing and spalled concrete gutters were addressed by cutting off the original bond beam and installing new, high-flow 8" suction lines.
  • Regulatory Compliance:  The project addressed outdated safety measures by installing VGB-compliant main drain sumps and a new handhold-integrated bull nose coping per state regulations.
  • Structural Decay:  Extensive freeze/thaw damage to the tiled concrete gutters necessitated their complete removal and replacement with a modern stainless steel system.

Special Considerations

  • Complex Demolition:  The project required a heavy demolition phase, including track-sawing the tiled gutters and bond beam and scarifying the existing deck topping.
  • Custom Wading Pool Overhaul:  A portion of the wading pool wall was removed to install a new zero-depth entry and integrated water features.
  • Integrated Safety Features:  New frost-proof racing lanes and targets were integrated directly into the polymeric finish to provide permanent, high-visibility markings.
  • Surface Engineering:  The deck was treated with a scarified slurry before the application of a new TEXTURE-DEK cement topping for a durable, slip-resistant finish.

From Our Team

“In an attempt to hide a cracked and leaking structure, the association chose to have a fiberglass lining applied… only to have the application company go out of business.”

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