Aloha Swim Center

The Park District used pervious concrete for sidewalks and the parking lot at the Aloha Swim Center. This was the first time the Park District used this type of treatment at any of its parks or facilities. Pervious pavement allows water and other liquids to seep through, thus reducing storm water runoff and improving water quality.

While there are many types of pervious pavement and asphalt on the market, the version being used at Aloha (pervious concrete) is a specially designed blend from Evolution Paving Resources in Salem.

“It is cutting-edge technology,” said Superintendent of Maintenance Operations Dave Chrisman. “The specifications are very strict, but the environmental benefit is going to be tremendous.”

The primary benefit of pervious pavement is that it keeps oil and other car drippings from running directly into drains and then into the water supply. Instead, rainwater and contaminants are filtered by the pavement and then by the ground underneath.

The bond-funded, $165,000 project wrapped up Friday, Sept. 3, 2010.

Project Summary & Public Benefits

The parking lot at Aloha Swim Center has been converted to a pervious concrete surface, which will greatly reduce the runoff of harmful chemicals.

Project Budget

The project budget is $165,000.

Contact Information

Please direct bond project related comments or questions to Nicole Paulsen via email or electronically via THPRD's web contact form.

Contractor Information

Roger Langeliers Construction Co.