October 30, 2009
As most of you know the Percy Walker Pool is currently undergoing a multimillion dollar rehabilitation project. The pool was emptied of water in July of 2009. And shortly thereafter a firm was chosen for the project. Paul J. Rogan Company from Braintree was chosen as the general contractor. The winning construction bid was just under 1.9 million dollars.
Michael J. Hurley was hired as the owner’s project manager. Mr. Hurley has 30 years experience in the construction field and has worked on many municipal construction projects.
Demolition began the second week of September and as of today’s date, October 30th, it is 95% complete.
Some small items have already been begun, new electrical service to the building has been installed, and work on upgrading the current utilities of the building has nearly been completed. Taking down of interior walls and/or demolition of various mechanical systems has been completed.
On a weekly basis construction meetings are held on Thursdays afternoons to discuss the project. Any concerns and issues are handled at that time. As in any renovation project we have come across various items from time to time which were not included in the original rehabilitation plans and specs that will be addressed.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, October 15th with representatives from the architect, the Project Manager, Town Manager, the Recreation Director and the Chairman of the Percy Walker Pool Long Range Planning Committee in attendance.
At this point the renovation project seems to be moving along on the time line of 6-9 months for completion. As we have more detailed information on a potential reopening we will be placing that information on this website.
If you have further questions please do not hesitate to call the Duxbury Recreation Department at 781-934-7034.
Gordon H. Cushing
Recreation Director
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