Clearfield Aquatic Center, Davis library win awards
The center, along with the Davis County Library's Centerville Branch, which won for best masonry project, was honored in the December 2006 issue of Intermountain Contractor, a magazine published by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Every year, the magazine picks the best projects in 23 categories, and the two buildings garnered "Best" awards in their categories.
"I think we've really done something tremendous," said Tracy Heun, Clearfield's director of community services.
The 76,000-square-foot aquatic center won a best facility award in 2005 from the Utah Parks and Recreation Association. That was followed by a 2006 Best of State award for a fitness facility and a citation of merit from the Masonry Association of Utah.
Heun said the structure is something to look at, but the programs that go on at the center are great, too.
In March, a fitness program the center ran in 2006 will win an award, as well. "Farewell to Fat" was based on the television show "The Biggest Loser" in which teams compete to lose the most weight.
The building also uses what's known as ground source heating and cooling, in which the system pumps water through underground looping pipes, thus using the earth to help heat and cool the facility.
The Centerville Branch library's citation for Best Masonry Project, says the building, which opened in 2006, has a "stately exterior."
"The $1.4 million building features three colors of brick, brick arches and a glazed-faced brick that has an interesting tilelike appearance," the magazine states.
The 10,000-square-foot library includes an auditorium, circulation and study areas, conference room and break room. Slate insets and granite surfaces adorn the circulation desk, and the window panes in the stained-glass window over the entrance depict children's book covers.
Barry Burton, the county's assistant director of community and economic development, was also the project manager over the library.
He presented a plaque to the county commissioners in December, telling them there were 70 applicants for the award.
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