Č. Krumlov wants to start building an aquacenter next year, finished in the summer of 2028
Czech Krumlov – Czech Krumlov will build a three-story aquacenter with an outdoor area most likely using the Design and Build method. This means that one contractor will handle the design, documentation, and construction. The city could select the contractor by the end of this year. If all goes well, the town hall could obtain a building permit by mid-next year and start construction, said deputy mayor Zbyněk Toman (ODS) to ČTK. The entire complex could be completed by summer 2028. The estimated cost is CZK 570 million excluding VAT. Besides this project, there are plans for the construction of a hotel that would be connected to the aquacenter, allowing guests to enter directly.
The original swimming pool burned down last September. According to the police, a fifty-three-year-old employee of the company responsible for the operation of the swimming stadium reportedly mishandled fire while dealing with a wasp nest, causing the fire.
"In May, we will form a project team that will decide on the next steps for construction. It is very likely that the model will be Design and Build. Because the company will create the implementation project, secure the building permit, so there will be a minimum of a year saved in time,” Toman said.
The aquacenter will have four parts. The first will feature a 25-meter long pool with six lanes that meets the requirements of the National Sports Agency (NSA). It will be visible from a viewing stand for nearly 100 people. The second section is for relaxation, which will have several pools for children and a whirlpool. The training pool will have a movable bottom, which will be adjusted according to the skills of the swimmers having lessons there. Another pool will be partially inside and partially outside. The third section on the top floor will focus on wellness and saunas, featuring glass walls with a 360-degree view. People will be able to see the castle and the town.
Individual sections will be separated by turnstiles. "Those who just want to swim in the large pool will only pay for that. And the price will increase based on what else they want to use in the aquacenter," Toman said. The expected basic admission to the swimming pool alone might be CZK 120, with the highest price being CZK 590.
The fourth part is the outdoor area, which will have two pools, one also measuring 25 meters. There will also be a slide, relaxation zones, and a playground. Access to the area will be from the parking lot. There will also be two waterslides accessible from both the indoor and outdoor sections.
For financing the construction and operation of the aquacenter, the city has several models. "The option that turns out to be the most economical for us is that the investor and subsequently the operator would be the Českokrumlov Development Fund, which is our subsidiary that operates parking lots. And they would take out a loan for it,” said the deputy mayor. Part of the costs should be covered by the insurance for the burned-down pool, which could amount to around CZK 120 million, with the conclusion of the case by the police awaited, Toman added. According to him, a grant of more than CZK 100 million could come from the NSA, and the city would provide additional funds from its own sources.
The above information is based on several studies commissioned by the city, including architectural, economic, and feasibility studies. These also indicate that the future aquacenter should have 21 employees, with operating costs estimated to be around CZK 40 million per year.
The remains of the burned pool are to be demolished during the summer. The town hall should select a company within a month and a half, with estimated costs being up to CZK 20 million, Toman added. The city has ensured substitute swimming for students and athletes in other cities, including transportation, which will cost the town hall up to CZK 700,000 a year.
The original swimming pool burned down last September. According to the police, a fifty-three-year-old employee of the company responsible for the operation of the swimming stadium reportedly mishandled fire while dealing with a wasp nest, causing the fire.
"In May, we will form a project team that will decide on the next steps for construction. It is very likely that the model will be Design and Build. Because the company will create the implementation project, secure the building permit, so there will be a minimum of a year saved in time,” Toman said.
The aquacenter will have four parts. The first will feature a 25-meter long pool with six lanes that meets the requirements of the National Sports Agency (NSA). It will be visible from a viewing stand for nearly 100 people. The second section is for relaxation, which will have several pools for children and a whirlpool. The training pool will have a movable bottom, which will be adjusted according to the skills of the swimmers having lessons there. Another pool will be partially inside and partially outside. The third section on the top floor will focus on wellness and saunas, featuring glass walls with a 360-degree view. People will be able to see the castle and the town.
Individual sections will be separated by turnstiles. "Those who just want to swim in the large pool will only pay for that. And the price will increase based on what else they want to use in the aquacenter," Toman said. The expected basic admission to the swimming pool alone might be CZK 120, with the highest price being CZK 590.
The fourth part is the outdoor area, which will have two pools, one also measuring 25 meters. There will also be a slide, relaxation zones, and a playground. Access to the area will be from the parking lot. There will also be two waterslides accessible from both the indoor and outdoor sections.
For financing the construction and operation of the aquacenter, the city has several models. "The option that turns out to be the most economical for us is that the investor and subsequently the operator would be the Českokrumlov Development Fund, which is our subsidiary that operates parking lots. And they would take out a loan for it,” said the deputy mayor. Part of the costs should be covered by the insurance for the burned-down pool, which could amount to around CZK 120 million, with the conclusion of the case by the police awaited, Toman added. According to him, a grant of more than CZK 100 million could come from the NSA, and the city would provide additional funds from its own sources.
The above information is based on several studies commissioned by the city, including architectural, economic, and feasibility studies. These also indicate that the future aquacenter should have 21 employees, with operating costs estimated to be around CZK 40 million per year.
The remains of the burned pool are to be demolished during the summer. The town hall should select a company within a month and a half, with estimated costs being up to CZK 20 million, Toman added. The city has ensured substitute swimming for students and athletes in other cities, including transportation, which will cost the town hall up to CZK 700,000 a year.
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