Swimming Pool Construction — DHA Phase 6

Advanced Engineering & Construction constructed a private swimming pool at Street 9, DHA Phase 6, Karachi, for private client Mr. Abdullah, under a contract valued at Rs. 12.23 million. This project adds specialized recreational structure construction to AEC’s residential portfolio, alongside its bungalow build in Bahria Town and infrastructure work for Hansa Co-operative Housing Society.

Project Scope

Swimming pool construction is a distinct structural discipline from standard residential building work. It requires excavation to the pool’s designed depth and profile, a reinforced concrete shell capable of resisting both outward soil pressure when empty and inward water pressure when full, and waterproofing membrane application across the entire shell to prevent seepage in either direction. Beyond the shell, the scope includes filtration and circulation system installation, plumbing for skimmers and return jets, and finishing work — tiling, coping, and surrounding hardscape — that determines the pool’s final appearance and usability.

At Rs. 12.23 million, this project reflects a fully finished pool build rather than a bare shell, covering structural construction through to a functioning, ready-to-use recreational facility for a single residence.

Site Requirements & Approvals

DHA Phase 6 is a defined residential zone administered under the Defence Housing Authority’s own building bylaws, separate from the Sindh Building Control Authority framework governing other parts of Karachi. Recreational structures such as swimming pools are subject to specific structural and setback requirements distinct from those applied to the main residence, and AEC coordinated the pool’s excavation and structural design to meet DHA’s approval conditions for ancillary residential structures.

Client Relationship & Delivery Model

As with AEC’s other private-sector projects, this pool was delivered directly for the homeowner under a negotiated construction agreement rather than a public work order. Specialized structures like pools typically involve closer coordination between the client and contractor on design details — pool shape, depth profile, finish material, and mechanical system specification — than a standard structural build, since these choices directly affect both cost and long-term maintenance.

Why This Project Matters

A completed private swimming pool in DHA Phase 6 demonstrates AEC’s capability extends beyond general residential and civil infrastructure work into specialized structures with strict waterproofing and mechanical system requirements. For homeowners considering a pool addition to an existing property, or as part of a new build, this project is a direct reference point for AEC’s ability to execute a scope requiring precision beyond standard structural construction.

Credentials Behind This Project

AEC executed this project under its civil and mechanical specialization codes held under PEC Licence No. 17347, Category C4/E, coordinating structural shell construction with the mechanical filtration and circulation systems required for a functioning pool — a combined civil-mechanical scope consistent with AEC’s approach on multi-trade contracts such as the Azam Basti rehabilitation project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the value of the DHA Phase 6 pool project?
The swimming pool was constructed for Rs. 12.23 million at Street 9, DHA Phase 6, Karachi.

Does AEC build specialized structures like pools, or only standard buildings?
Yes. AEC handles specialized structures including swimming pools, alongside its residential, institutional, and infrastructure construction work.

Is AEC familiar with DHA’s construction approval requirements?
Yes. This completed project reflects AEC’s experience meeting DHA Phase 6’s specific bylaws for ancillary residential structures.

What is included in AEC’s swimming pool construction scope?
The scope covers structural shell construction, waterproofing, filtration and circulation system installation, and finishing work through to a ready-to-use pool.