Tuesday, September 10, 2013

The end is near - September construction update

The Derby Recreation Center renovation continues and the progress is unveiling itself one room at a time.

 
 
 
The pool continues to undergo extensive upgrades.  As seen in the photo above, a new drop ceiling will support clouds (panels that assist with acoustics) and new lighting.
 
An new addition being installed that will never be seen by pool patrons is a UV water filtration system.  This UV system removes chloramines from the air in the pool area and is the ultimate purification process for pool water.
 
The scheduled date for the pool to be re-filled is October 7th , with the pool opening for public use on October 14th.
 

Exterior windows of the pool are also being completely replaced with double pane solar ban glazed windows.  This high efficiency glass will have a bronze tint from the outside but still have some ability to see through.



 
The locker rooms are getting a major facelift, with new wall tile, counters and new flooring. The locker rooms are scheduled to be reopened at the same time as the indoor pool, October 14th.
 
While the locker rooms on the first floor are closed, the newly added restroom on the second floor is now open and ready for use.  This has been a long time request from patrons of the fitness center and walking track.  Request granted!
 
 
In the hallway near the locker rooms, the Spin Room is also completed and bikes have been returned to the DRC from the OAC where they had been temporarily located.  At the moment, access to the Spin Room is a bit difficult, but as we know, construction is temporary and will be out of the way soon.
 


The concrete work at the entrance of the DRC looks flawless the addition of landscaping will be a welcome splash of nature and color.  The landscaping and irrigation should be in place by mid October.
 


As always, we appreciate your patience through the mess that construction makes.  We know that this temporary inconvenience will be worth the final results!


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