Project Quick Facts
- Project: Baltimore City Pool Upgrades
- Services: utilities, grading, stormwater management
- Locations: Greater Model Aquatic Center, Towanda Aquatic Center, Coldstream Aquatic Center, Walter P Carter Pool
- Timing: Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
- General Contractor: Plano Coudon Construction
- Project Manager: Burt Miller
Laying the Groundwork for Baltimore’s Public Pools
Site work isn’t always visible once a project is complete—but it plays a critical role in keeping construction on track and facilities running for the long haul. Comer Construction was proud to partner with Plano Coudon Construction on four public pool projects across Baltimore City, delivering grading, excavation, and underground utility services to support these community investments.
A Citywide Push for Better Recreation Spaces
Baltimore City is investing in safer, more accessible recreation facilities—starting with upgrades to public pools that have served neighborhoods for generations. The Greater Model Aquatic Center, Towanda, Coldstream, and Walter P. Carter sites are all part of this effort, with construction led by Plano Coudon and supported by city and federal funding.
You can learn more about the city’s plans and progress below:
Our team was brought in to prepare each site for construction. From uneven terrain to aging infrastructure, we worked behind the scenes to tackle long-standing issues and get each location ready for what’s next.
Grading & Excavation: Preparing the Land for Construction
Before any concrete was poured or pools installed, the land had to be reshaped to meet modern standards. Once existing structures were cleared, our crews handled precise grading and excavation at each site—cutting, filling, and compacting to support new pool basins, decks, and bathhouses.
We worked within tight site boundaries and around ongoing city operations, always keeping a close eye on drainage, slope, and stability.
Installing the Underground Infrastructure
In addition to ensuring the sites were properly graded, our crews worked below the surface—installing the essential underground utilities that keep these facilities running day to day.
Each aquatic center required updated water and sewer service. That meant trenching through tight urban sites, working around existing infrastructure, and coordinating closely with other trades to ensure everything was installed to spec. We followed engineered plans to run new lines, set structures like manholes and cleanouts, and make the necessary connections to city systems.
It’s not the kind of work most people see, but it’s critical to making sure the pools and their supporting facilities operate safely and efficiently for years to come. And it’s the kind of work we do every day—whether we’re supporting public facilities, private development, or utility upgrades across the region.
About Comer Construction
Comer Construction is a woman-owned, minority business enterprise (MBE) and a trusted site development contractor based in Maryland. Since 1982, we’ve specialized in excavation, grading, underground utilities, stormwater management, and paving—supporting commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects across the region.
Known for doing the job right the first time, our team combines hands-on experience with modern equipment to deliver reliable results, every step of the way.
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