District-funded aquatics center design previewed; construction slated for 2027 start

Facilities leadership displayed designs for a district-funded aquatics complex adjacent to the football field, describing locker rooms, ticketing, stands, lighting, a video board and landscaping. The presenter said the design was approved at a roughly $40,000,000 budget level and that the district is funding the project rather than the charter’s operating budget.

Construction was described as likely to begin in the fall semester of 2027 with partial pool availability by the end of the 2028–29 school year and full project completion by late 2029. Board members asked about parking impacts, which site rows would be used during construction, and whether scheduling and leasing would allow other schools and competitions to access the facility after completion. The presenter said Birmingham would have first priority for scheduling once completed.