Montrose Community Recreation Center

Montrose, CO
Construction Cost: $4.8 million
Area / Square Feet: 15,000
Occupancy Date: January 2017

SURPASSING EXPECTATIONS
The Montrose Community Center replaced an existing aquatic center that was the only public indoor recreation facility for families and community members. The new facility is the largest recreation center on Colorado's Western Slope and provides opportunities for indoor recreation that complement the variety of outdoor recreation activities for which the region is known. Since operating in 2017, the center has surpassed all expectations for membership and usage and is a new focal point for community gathering and wellness.

STURDY FOUNDATION
The major challenge of the site was its proximity to water. The site was previously a flood irrigation field and is bordered by Loutsenhizer Irrigation Canal and Dry Cedar Creek. To deal with the challenges of an elevated water table and less-than-ideal soils, the design solution required extensive use of French drains, over three feet of structural fill, and driven piles to create a sturdy foundation for the new facility.