


Core Beliefs of the Reimagine Project:
-
- Safety is the primary concern of operations. No role is more essential to the well-being of membership than that of the lifeguard. Our pool has to be a desirable place to work if we are to attract & retain talent.
- Family-oriented fun is our most valuable offering. Fellowship through increased pool activity brings families closer and makes our community stronger.
- Simplicity defines our character. We are not a country club, nor do we want to be. We can build something new, and keep it updated, while respecting valued traditions.
- Affordability makes us unique. After a one-time capital assessment, annual dues should remain at or close to current levels.
- What is right supersedes what is legal. The age of our facility allows structures to be “grandfathered” from modern building code. Matters of accessibility, such as ADA compliance, should remain an important guide.
- Over time, everything either gets better or worse. Virtually unchanged since 1961, much of our facilities and infrastructure is beyond repair. Our property has not been kept as good neighbors should. Our equipment is exposed to the elements year-round, which unnecessarily reduces its lifetime.
- We have an opportunity, if not an obligation. Together as members, we hold the responsibility to perpetuate the success of our pool community for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can I contact about the project? membership@swimminghole.club
When will construction take place? mid-December 2024 – May 2025
Do members get a refund if the pool does not open on time? No. This is a valid question, but every member needs to understand we are all members hoping to get our kids to the pool by Memorial Day Weekend. We are all in this together. Your Board is made up of fellow members who have volunteered to take on this enormous project over the past three years. There will be opportunities for members to pitch in and volunteer to help us reach goal. Those alerts will be emailed over the coming weeks & months. Any member is welcome to inquire about the process being followed.
Who is the architectural firm & builder hired for the project? Odell, A LaBella Company is the same architectural firm that designed the new Davidson College Football Stadium. Our General contractor is Fourth Elm Construction
Is the Town appropriately involved & informed? Yes, the Town of Davidson and Mecklenburg County.
How much will the project cost in total? Our planned costs are approximately $1.1M, to include furnishings and more landscaping. Costs are driven mostly by the pool’s needed infrastructure. Grading the land for proper water movement to meet current code also drives a significant portion of our expense. Project costs are not driven by the cosmetics of the design, overly expensive materials or amenity. The structures maintain our very simple mid-century design with no significant HVAC systems, no windows, no kitchen, etc.
Why does the Board feel compelled to propose this project? The Board’s decision to propose a vote on the capital project in 2023 was driven by the following Top 5 topics summarizing feedback collected by the Board over the past 5yrs.
- We need to get the expected life out of our pool equipment. The longevity of our investment in filters, pumps, furnishings, pool covers and other equipment currently exposed to the weather elements is greatly reduced, costing us thousands per year in unnecessary operating expenses. A new structure secures and houses all of our equipment.
- We need to address physical accessibility. A Pool House, its restrooms and facilities should be ADA compliant. In addition, our restrooms should be private “family” restrooms. Family members of different genders should be welcomed in a restroom with their children.
- We need more seating space from an expanded pool deck. While the pool itself is sometimes not crowded, there are often not enough available places to sit.
- We want a place to find shelter during inclement weather and a place to enjoy a meal. We should not have to pack up the car and go home because of a 20min thunderstorm, nor should kids have to race home on their bikes as lightning cracks. We can have a covered area to sit at a table together with friends, family & fellow members as we enjoy a delivered pizza or burrito. A covered but open-air Activities Area makes for a safer, sensible and more convenient pool experience.
- We have to be a great place where our own teenagers want to work. The experience we want at our pool greatly depends upon teenagers of member families wanting to work at our pool. We should never have a labor shortage at our pool. Every lifeguard should highly value our pool.
Will future members participate in the cost? Yes. In keeping with how a typical membership-based organization assesses capital fees to new members, new members joining for the 2025 season & beyond share costs through an annual Capital Fund Contribution Fee of $150 each year for their initial 5 years of membership.
Will we take on debt to help pay for the project? Yes. The Plan includes a 20yr loan in the amount of approximately $700k, the interest for which should be covered by operating income without increases in dues or initiation fees.
Did membership approve the project? Yes. Membership approved the project with a vote per our ByLaws in November 2023.





Questions about The Reimagine Project?
Ask Us.
If you have questions or comments about this Capital Improvement Plan, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!