Construction continues to move forward on Mt. Carmel's new aquatic center, with crews making steady progress on several key phases of the project.
At Monday afternoon's City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge reported that plumbing work has been completed in both the deep-end section of the pool and the splash pad area.
Judge said crews began installing rebar this week as work continues on framing the deep end. He expects the deep-end floor to be poured later this week or early next week, after which construction will shift to the pool walls.
The mayor noted that multiple crews are working in coordination on the project. As rebar installation progresses, other contractors continue staging materials and preparing for upcoming phases of construction.
Judge also reported that Garmong Construction remains active at the site and that architectural firm ADG is currently preparing a full-color rendering of the future bathhouse. The rendering is expected to provide residents with a clearer picture of what the completed facility will look like.
Meanwhile, fundraising efforts for the aquatic center continue. Judge reminded residents and businesses that sponsorship opportunities remain available, ranging from naming rights for portions of the facility to the purchase of commemorative bricks that will be incorporated into the sidewalk leading to the aquatic center.