Seminole Nation Pool Annex Facility
Aquatic Wellness Facility Construction in Mekusukey Mission OK
The Seminole Nation Pool Annex Facility is a landmark ARPA-funded aquatic wellness project developed to support preventative healthcare and diabetes treatment for the Seminole Nation. Located at the Mekusukey Mission headquarters, the project serves as a vital resource for elder wellness and community rehabilitation.
Delivered through a CM/GC delivery method in joint venture with WDS Contracting, the project required a fully enclosed, year-round aquatic environment. Stronghold Construction managed the complex integration of medical-grade wellness features with recreational community infrastructure.
Tribal Healthcare Infrastructure & Wellness
Project Overview
The facility was designed to solve a critical gap in regional healthcare, providing a controlled environment for aquatic therapy and preventative medicine. By enclosing the pool, the Seminole Nation can now offer consistent, year-round programming regardless of Oklahoma’s volatile weather.
Stronghold acted as the Construction Manager, coordinating the specialized systems required for heated aquatic environments while ensuring the facility remained flexible for general community use. The project stands as a model for tribal wellness infrastructure funded through federal grants.
Project Details
CM/GC Aquatic Construction Services
Client: Seminole Nation
Location: Mekusukey Mission, Oklahoma
Delivery Method: CM/GC (Joint Venture with WDS Contracting)
Project Type: Enclosed Aquatic Wellness Facility
Building Size: ~10,000 Square Feet
Structure: Heated Pre-Engineered Metal Building
Project Goals
ARPA-Funded Tribal Facility Goals
The project was driven by several critical objectives:
01. Deliver a year-round aquatic wellness facility for diabetes treatment
02. Support rehabilitation and elder wellness through specialized infrastructure
03. Meet all ARPA grant and federal compliance requirements
04. Maintain budget certainty in a volatile material market
Key Challenges
Outdated Market Pricing
Fixed ARPA funding was based on older estimates. Stronghold used real-time cost modeling to keep the project viable.
Compressed Schedule
Federal grant deadlines required a highly aggressive design-to-completion timeline without sacrificing quality.
Program Balancing
Successfully integrating medical-grade rehabilitation features with community-focused recreational spaces.
Collaboration x Cost Validation
Stronghold drove early collaboration by advancing design to 75% prior to the GMP. By utilizing independent cost estimators and continuous scope validation, the team delivered a highly efficient, health-focused facility that met all federal requirements on time and on budget.
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