Aquatic Center Steel Beam Signing

Last Updated: August 13, 2025By Tags:
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. – Mobile County Commissioners signed the first steel beam for the main building of the Mobile County Aquatic Center before it was hoisted into place on Aug. 8. Construction of the state-of-the-art, multi-building 40,000-square-foot swimming facility is approximately halfway complete. It is expected to open in early summer 2026. Mobile County Commission broke ground on the Aquatic Center on Sept. 6, 2024.
“It’s so gratifying to be at this point in the Aquatic Center construction process so quickly. I’m looking forward to opening this world-class facility for swimmers of all levels next summer. This infrastructure investment will benefit Mobile County for generations, helping to foster both economic growth and a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Commissioner Connie Hudson, who spearheads the Mobile County Sportsplex project (Soccer Complex, Aquatic Center, public/private partnership waterpark).
 
Current specifications for Mobile County Aquatic Center Phase I: 
  • Outdoor 25-yard by 50-meter competition pool with a 12-foot diving well, eight lanes, and a large spectator viewing area
  • Indoor 25-yard by 25-meter training/warm-up pool, along with restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and meeting areas
  • Concession building with additional office space
  • Mechanical building
  • 127 parking spots
When complete, Phase I of the Mobile County Aquatic Center will meet the requirements for accreditation by USA Swimming. According to the City of Mobile Swim Association, when fully built (Phase I and Phase II), Mobile County Aquatic Center will be the second largest aquatic facility in Alabama.
Aquatic Center Progress: 
  • The outdoor competition pool is built.
  • Building C (mechanical building) is approximately 60% complete.
  • Building B (concessions building) is approximately 20% complete.
  • Building A, which will house the 25-yard by 25-meter indoor warm-up/instructional pool, lobby, and restroom/locker room facilities, is approximately 5% complete.
Project Team: 
  • Contractor: Persons Services Corporation
  • Architect: Williams Blackstock Architects
  • Engineering: DDG, PC
  • Geotechnical Engineering: GET, Inc.
  • Project management: Mobile County Facilities Department

ABOUT MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION:
Commissioners: President Merceria Ludgood (District 1), Connie Hudson (District 2), and Randall Dueitt (District 3). As the governing body for Mobile County, Alabama, the Commission is responsible for budget and infrastructure decision-making that enhances quality of life and makes Mobile County a great place to live, work, play, and visit. Mobile County Commission maintains almost 1,400 miles of roads, 160 bridges, 100 buildings, and multiple parks, and provides funding for all County operations, including the Sheriff’s Department, Metro Jail, License Commissioner, Revenue Commissioner, and Probate Judge. The Commission is integral to economic development within the region and is committed to increasing public access to water through its Parks Initiative.

ABOUT MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA:
Established in 1812. Population: 411,640 (Census, 2023). Size: 1,233 square miles of land (962 unincorporated) and 412 square miles of water. Logistics highlights: Alabama State Port, Intersection of I-10 and I-65, Five Class 1 railroads, Two airports. Top industry clusters: Aviation/Aerospace, Chemical, Healthcare, IT/Tech, Logistics/Distribution, Maritime, Oil & Gas; Economic Development: from 2010 to 2024, about 14,500 new jobs were created (Mobile Chamber).  Annual GDP: Third largest in Alabama, about $25 billion (bea.gov 2023).  11 Municipalities: Bayou La Batre, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Creola, Dauphin Island, Mobile (county seat), Mount Vernon, Prichard, Saraland, Satsuma, and Semmes.

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