Renovation of Allison Aquatics Training Facility
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
LOCATION: Fort Campbell, Kentucky
SIZE: $2,418,610
PRIME: AACON General Contractors
AWARD DATE: September 2016
COMPLETED: June 2017
AACON General Contractors served as the prime contractor for the $2.42 million renovation of the Allison Aquatics Training Facility (AATF) at Fort Campbell, KY — the U.S. Army’s only underwater egress training center. This mission-critical project demonstrates AACON’s proven ability to execute complex mechanical and interior renovations within an active military installation under strict access, safety, and coordination protocols. The effort directly aligns with the B9101 solicitation in scope and complexity, involving full MEP system replacement, phased trade sequencing, and performance in an occupied, operational facility where training continuity was essential.
The AATF renovation required comprehensive mechanical and architectural upgrades to sustain mission readiness. AACON replaced the Pool Dehumidification Unit (PDU), exterior condensing units, and all associated interior and exterior ductwork. To maintain progress and minimize facility downtime, AACON reversed the standard installation sequence—completing interior ductwork first to allow wall and floor finishes to proceed concurrently. The aluminum interior duct system and stainless-steel exterior ductwork were designed to resist corrosion from pool chemicals and humidity. Concurrently, multiple trades worked under AACON’s supervision: electricians installed LED lighting, pipefitters extended gas lines, painters coated trusses and walls, masons constructed a new chemical room, and mechanical crews upgraded HVAC controls, fire sprinkler, and mass notification systems.
Interior renovations included updates to the men’s and women’s locker rooms, featuring new lockers and resinous flooring installed over existing tile to create a seamless, slip-resistant surface with integral cove base. These improvements were completed in compliance with Army durability and safety standards. The project’s success relied on meticulous coordination between AACON, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and base personnel, ensuring uninterrupted facility access and adherence to Army environmental and operational requirements.
