Diving Into a New Era: Construction continues at the MHCC Aquatic Cent

By Mt. Hood Community College

Big things are taking shape at the MHCC Aquatic Center. Construction is moving steadily forward on this major renovation, one that will transform the space into a modern, year-round facility for our entire community.

Work will continue through the summer to keep that momentum going. While that means the pool won’t reopen just yet, it allows crews to stay on track and even explore opportunities to finish the project sooner.

A lot of the recent progress has been behind the scenes, focused on the foundation that will support the new structure. It’s not the most visible work, but it’s one of the most important steps in creating a safe, durable facility that will serve the community for years to come.

Next, the project will shift into more visible phases, including concrete work and installation of the new DynaDome — bringing the future Aquatic Center into view.

“We know how much this facility means to our community, and we’re just as excited about what’s ahead,” said MHCC Athletic Director Kim Hyatt. 

“This renovation is going to create new opportunities for swimmers of all ages, from kids learning water safety to athletes competing at a high level. It’s going to be worth the wait.”

“We’re continuing to work with community partners to support programs during construction and look forward to welcoming everyone back when the doors reopen.”

When complete, the upgraded Aquatic Center will offer expanded opportunities for recreation, learning, and competition— making it a hub for community connection year-round.

In the meantime, the indoor pool remains open for swimming lessons and recreational swim. See the schedule at mhcc.edu/swim. Thank you for being part of what’s ahead.