Project Overview
Seventeen years in the making, the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center is a testament to community perseverance and vision. Following the closure of the original Moana Pool in 2007, Sierra Nevada Community Aquatics led a grassroots effort to bring this long-awaited facility to fruition. Officially opened in September 2024, the new 52,00-square-foot center delivers a world-class aquatic and fitness experience to the residents of Reno.
The two-level facility offers a wide range of amenities, including a 50-meter Olympic sized indoor competition pool with 10 long-course lanes, a multi-use indoor recreation pool with splash features and a resistance pool, an outdoor heated soaking pool, 5,000-square-foot fitness center on the second level and locker rooms, multipurpose rooms and flexible spaces for events and classes.
In addition to being the city's first major pool project in nearly 30 years, the center is designed with sustainability in mind. It incorporates solar panels, geothermal energy and EV-ready infrastructure, aligning with Reno's vision for a more environmentally conscious future. The result is a dynamic, modern hub for wellness and recreation that enhances community health and supports the local economy by attracting regional swim competitions and events.
Precast Solution
Precast concrete played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of this project, offering critical benefits of speed, durability, and climate performance. Constructed on concrete footings with a hybrid precast concrete and structural steel frame, the new facility features an exterior envelope of precast concrete wall panels, curtain walls, and modern architectural finishes that provide both function and aesthetic appeal.
CTU Precast fabricated and installed approximately 16,000 square feet of precast concrete insulated cladding wall panels. These panels were specifically chosen to meet the demanding climate control requirements of the indoor pool environment while supporting the project's broader goals of energy efficiency and long-term durability. The use of integrated insulation within the panels not only helps maintain stable interior conditions but also contributes to the building's overall sustainability.
Installation of the precast panels was completed in just 10 days, helping to keep the project on its tight construction schedule. The panels feature vertical reveals and a variety of patterns to add visual interest to the exterior while also delivering the design team's desired clean, contemporary aesthetic. One of the more complex elements of the project involved installing the panels beneath extended roof overhangs—an effort that required close coordination and precision from the CTU Precast team.
Precast concrete proved to be the ideal solution for a facility of this scale and complexity. The quick installation, thermal performance, low-maintenance, durability, and design versatility all contributed to a successful outcome. Today, the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center stands as a dynamic community resource—an inviting, high-performance space where residents can gather, train, relax and thrive—all made possible through the strategic use of precast concrete.
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