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Pool renovation in West Islip delayed after unsafe ceiling discovered; completion moved to March 2027
Summary
A buildings and grounds report said demolition uncovered deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs above the pool; the board was told full ceiling replacement is required, shifting completion from February 2027 to March 2027 while remaining within budgeted change-order allowances.
The West Islip Board of Education’s Buildings & Grounds committee reported that demolition work on the high school pool uncovered deteriorating concrete ceiling slabs that the district deemed unsafe and in need of full replacement. The discovery requires replacing the entire ceiling rather than retaining part of the existing structure, and the resulting change orders pushed the projected completion from February 2027 to March 2027.
The committee said the problem was discovered when crews removed part of the ceiling to increase height and found concrete deterioration and additional unplanned drainage piping and tanks not shown on original blueprints. Committee members said the district budgeted for change orders and remains within the project’s financial limits, estimating a two- to four-week delay.
Committee leadership asked residents to report building-and-grounds issues by email to ensure the district can respond quickly. The board did not record any vote or special funding request in the public portion of the transcript; instead committee members described the timeline change and contingency plan for covering necessary work.
Next steps: the construction schedule will be updated to reflect the new March 2027 completion target, and the district will proceed with the ceiling replacement per facilities recommendations.
