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Springfield, MO
General contractor: Branco Enterprises Inc.
Size: 21,030 square feet (pool deck), 18,723 square feet (pool) and 2,000 square feet (pool house)
Estimated cost: $7.3 million
Estimated completion: May 2024
Project description: A new lazy river attraction and pool house are being added to the Republic Aquatic Center. The lazy river is designed with dual waterslides, three waterfalls and a toddler area, among other features, officials say. Sapp Design Associates Architects Inc. is the project architect, and engineers are J&M Engineering LLC, structural; Olsson Inc., civil; Interpres Building Solutions LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; SWT Design (St. Louis), landscape; and Aquatic Design Consultants (Louisburg, Kansas), consulting.
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