Construction of Mount Carmel's new aquatic center continues to move ahead at an accelerated pace, with major concrete work expected to begin this week.
During Monday afternoon's City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge said crews are continuing rebar work and are expected to begin pouring concrete for the pool later this week.
Judge said the project is "coming together really fast," adding that footers for the new bathhouse have now been completed.
The mayor said residents should begin seeing walls go up on the bathhouse within the next three weeks, marking one of the most visible stages of construction.
Judge noted the contractor has accelerated the construction schedule and said the project remains on track for completion by the end of the year.
"So things are going good," Judge told the council.
Earlier this month, city officials reported that excavation and site preparation were progressing steadily and that many of the major components for the project had already been delivered.
If construction remains on schedule, the new aquatic center is expected to open for the 2027 summer season.
