Construction of Mt. Carmel's new aquatic center continues to move ahead on schedule, with major structural work expected to be completed later this month.
Mayor Joe Judge updated the City Council Monday afternoon, saying the floors, splash pad piers, pump room and slide tank walls have all been completed. Crews are now installing rebar and spraying concrete into the pool walls, a process that eliminates air voids and creates stronger walls.
Judge said work began on that phase last week and will continue this week as crews complete the main pool walls and the toddler splash area.
Meanwhile, masonry crews are finishing the east side of the bathhouse before moving to the west side. Judge said he has been impressed with the pace of construction.
Looking ahead, gutter installation is scheduled to begin next week and is expected to take three to four weeks. Crews will also complete the remaining walls, establish deck elevations and install plumbing beneath the pool deck.
Judge said by the end of August, construction should shift into full-scale building and finish work as the project continues toward completion.
