Wink Aquatic Center (Site A)

The Wink Aquatic Center (Site A) is a new 18,000 sq ft facility located at 306 NW 2nd Street in Wink, Texas. This project involved the construction of a comprehensive aquatic complex, including a leisure pool, a slide pool with an associated slide, a dedicated pool restroom, and a large concrete deck. The total estimated cost for this new construction was $5,000,000, which translates to a cost of $278 per square foot.

Wink-Loving Independent School District served as the owner of record for this development. The design work was handled by No. 10 Design Group, a firm that has been involved in several other projects within the Wink area. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2024, with construction commencing in October 2024.

Construction Scope and Cost Analysis

The scope of work detailed in the TDLR filing breaks down the 18,000 sq ft into specific components. The pool concrete deck accounted for the largest portion at 11,000 sq ft. The leisure pool covered 4,397 sq ft, while the slide pool with its slide occupied 1,092 sq ft. The pool restroom was designated at 2,600 sq ft. This project utilized public funds, reflecting its status as a community asset for the Wink-Loving Independent School District.

Compared to other new construction filings in Winkler County, this project's estimated cost sits above the county median of $3,100,000. However, the cost per square foot of $278 is below the county median of $359. The scheduled build window for this project was 456 days, which is close to the county median of 368 days for similar new construction projects.

The construction phase was completed in December 2025, with the final inspection passing in that same month. This marks the end of the physical construction timeline. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project is now officially closed in the state records.

Wink-Loving ISD has a history of significant construction projects in the area, including a new elementary school and a baseball/softball complex. The aquatic center adds to the district's infrastructure. The surrounding area, identified by ZIP code 79789, has a population of approximately 1,380 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $127,898, and the median owner-occupied home value is $141,400.