New Luther College Aquatic Center is ready to open

Luther College officials on Thursday will hold a ribbon cutting for the new $8 million aquatic center.

The 31,500 square foot facility features an eight-lane, 25-yard competition pool.  There is also a 13-foot deep diving well with 1- and 3-meter springboards, state-of-the-art timing equipment, a large LED scoreboard and seating for 280 spectators.  There is also a large deck and a chart with Luther College swimming records displayed.  The facility includes new locker room space for visiting teams.

The pool uses Myrtha technology with a panelized, stainless steel structure, PVC waterproofing and ceramic tile finishes.

The aquatic center pool also includes a new shallow area which will be used for swim lessons and classes such as water aerobics.

(For an advance tour of the new Aquatic Center, click on any photo for larger images)

The diving well area

Eight competition lanes

Plenty of space for spectators