Tuesday, July 23, 2013

July construction update - big changes on the horizon

The DRC renovation project has made great strides over the past few weeks.  The Center is really starting to take shape and the finished product is starting to become more apparent.


A view of the entryway from the front doors


A construction worker looks at the new welcome desk in the entryway
A view of the balcony located at the top of the
new staircase just inside the front entrance
Blue accent canopies hang overhead in the entryway

A decorative soffit located in one of the new activity studios



Work continues on the expanded fitness center


New BAF air circulation unit located on the walking track


Stamped concrete plaza
New Kid Zone outdoor play structure



For those who are looking forward to when the Center is expected to be complete, here is the revised construction timeline (subject to change, of course):

Aug 5 – DRC staff will begin moving items into the newly renovated front area of the Center
              (lobby, activity studios, Kid Zone, new control desk)
Aug 5 – Indoor Pool closes for renovation

Aug 12 – Move complete. Entrance, lobby, Kid Zone and Activity Studios opens to the public.
Aug 12 – Locker rooms will be closed

Aug 17-18 – Fitness Center equipment will be moved to the expanded Fitness Center area
                      (formerly the Activity Studio)
Aug 18 – Expanded Fitness Center open to the public

Aug 26 – 2nd Floor Restroom complete

Sept 9-14 – Showcase Classes will be held in new Activity Studios (FREE)

Sept 16 - Fall Session classes begins (spin room open)

Oct 7 – Pool fill begins

Oct 14 – Pool and Locker Rooms re-open to the public
Oct 14 - Water classes begin

Nov 4 – Staff offices complete

Nov 16 - DRC Open House