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Officials say pool completion still hinges on weather, PG&E work and final commissioning
Summary
Project staff told the council progress is about 82% complete but warned rain, remaining excavation, a shallow gas line that requires PG&E to relocate and complex commissioning of an all-electric heating system could push the pool to late spring; staff estimated commissioning at 30—60 days depending on timing of pool filling.
City and contractor representatives told the council the Piedmont Community Pool project has reached substantial physical progress but faces several finish-line risks: off-site utility work performed by PG&E, removal of buried fuel tanks, groundwater, and weather-dependent tasks such as deck and pool excavation.
"Once we can get out from having to do work with utilities out on the street'that's when we reduce exposure significantly," John (Griffin Structures) told the council, noting PG&E must lower a shallow gas line along Magnolia before the sidewalk work can be completed. Project staff said PG&E's scheduling has been noncommittal and that the line, though quick to fix once scheduled, remains a gating item for some exterior finishes.
Staff and consultants said final pool filling and commissioning will drive the calendar: if there are few rain days, substantial completion could be late February or March; significant rain days could push substantial completion into April and the group said Memorial Day is the outer target for opening if weather or further unknowns intervene. Consultants estimated a 30- to 60-day commissioning period after pools are filled to bring all systems online and balanced.
Council members repeatedly asked for clearer milestone dates and greater certainty on when staffing and operations planning should ramp up; staff advised hiring at least the facilities maintenance person early so that ramp-up and training can occur ahead of opening.
