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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has completed an $85 million expansion to its indoor waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, introducing the all-new Aquadome™. The 75,000-square-foot addition doubles the footprint of the state’s largest indoor waterpark, delivering a bright, resort-style atmosphere designed for year-round enjoyment. Enclosed beneath a dynamic retractable roof system, the expansion features a 10,000-square-foot zero-depth entry pool, high-thrill slide towers, dedicated relaxation areas, and integrated food and beverage amenities.
Coordinating the site and utility infrastructure for a dynamic indoor/outdoor aquatic facility required close collaboration across design and construction partners. Vierbicher worked directly with OpenAire, Cunningham Architects, and the construction team to ensure all civil site components seamlessly accommodated the kinetic movement and structural loads of the retractable roof, all while integrating within the resort’s active guest footprint and existing circulation networks.
Vierbicher provided comprehensive civil engineering and site design services to guide the expansion from early planning through completion. Our team developed precise site layout and grading plans tailored to the operational tolerances of the kinetic roof structure, while coordinating high-capacity water, sanitary, and electrical utility tie-ins to seamlessly integrate the facility into the existing resort campus. In addition to securing regulatory permits, we designed robust stormwater management systems engineered to handle the large-scale roof and hardscape footprint. Throughout the process, Vierbicher maintained active on-site construction coordination alongside Tri-North Builders, Inc., RG Huston, Cunningham Architects, OpenAire, and Kalahari Resorts to successfully deliver this complex, multi-phase expansion.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has completed an $85 million expansion to its indoor waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, introducing the all-new Aquadome™. The 75,000-square-foot addition doubles the footprint of the state’s largest indoor waterpark, delivering a bright, resort-style atmosphere designed for year-round enjoyment. Enclosed beneath a dynamic retractable roof system, the expansion features a 10,000-square-foot zero-depth entry pool, high-thrill slide towers, dedicated relaxation areas, and integrated food and beverage amenities.
Coordinating the site and utility infrastructure for a dynamic indoor/outdoor aquatic facility required close collaboration across design and construction partners. Vierbicher worked directly with OpenAire, Cunningham Architects, and the construction team to ensure all civil site components seamlessly accommodated the kinetic movement and structural loads of the retractable roof, all while integrating within the resort’s active guest footprint and existing circulation networks.
Vierbicher provided comprehensive civil engineering and site design services to guide the expansion from early planning through completion. Our team developed precise site layout and grading plans tailored to the operational tolerances of the kinetic roof structure, while coordinating high-capacity water, sanitary, and electrical utility tie-ins to seamlessly integrate the facility into the existing resort campus. In addition to securing regulatory permits, we designed robust stormwater management systems engineered to handle the large-scale roof and hardscape footprint. Throughout the process, Vierbicher maintained active on-site construction coordination alongside Tri-North Builders, Inc., RG Huston, Cunningham Architects, OpenAire, and Kalahari Resorts to successfully deliver this complex, multi-phase expansion.
