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Natatorium, turf and parking updates: Skillman reports progress on Tri‑Creek athletic complex
Summary
Skillman representatives updated the board on natatorium masonry and mechanical work, structural‑steel and roofing milestones, completed fire alarms pending local signoffs, and ongoing turf drainage work with another surfactant and independent testing planned.
Representatives from Skillman and district facilities staff updated trustees on multiple construction and maintenance projects across the district.
On the natatorium, the contractor reported ongoing interior and exterior masonry, prism testing by a third‑party consultant for structural strength, precast bleacher installation and an upcoming slab pour within several weeks; structural steel is scheduled to be set by mid‑September and roofing will follow. The fire alarm system has been completed and awaits minor local signatures.
Facilities staff described field‑turf drainage work: a surfactant applied two weeks prior "tremendously improved the drainage," the vendor plans another surfactant coat next week and will, if required, remove and wash beads and sand at the perimeter before reapplying the system. District athletic staff said they observed improved drainage after recent heavy rain and will receive combined testing results from the turf vendor and an independent firm (Firefly) for full verification.
Other site items discussed included tennis court spot‑fixes, parking sketch work to better route water to curb inlets, ticket‑booth and scoreboard touchups, locker installs ahead of early athletic events, and ongoing warranty work at Lake Prairie.
Skillman and district staff said they would present a follow‑up report at the next board meeting on progress and testing results.
