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Carbondale commission says aquatic center near completion; plaster delay, contingency and staffing remain focal points
Summary
Commissioners heard that the spa and recreation pool are plastered and systems are being tested, but a cold snap delayed lap-pool plastering. Certificate of occupancy is still targeted in May; owner contingency reported at about $172,000 and construction contingency at $12,674. Staff highlighted hiring and operational plans ahead of May openings.
The Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission was told April 8 that work on the towns new aquatic center is approaching completion but that weather and late-stage change orders are still affecting the schedule and budget. Chair Hollis Sutherland opened the meeting and staff gave an update on construction progress and operations.
"Certificate of occupancies still remain scheduled for 05:11," a project representative said, outlining the near-term milestone while noting a freeze disrupted planned plastering of the lap pool. The spa and recreation pool already have plaster on their surfaces and crews are testing pumps and chemical feeders, the representative added.
Staff described the projects contingency…
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