Pool Update

Although it may seem that there is not a lot currently happening with the pool renovation, it is actually proceeding according to expectations. After having lost 2 weeks due to a faulty part in the new skylights, we are on track to complete the project before the end of October.

·        Two Fridays ago, we did a leak test on the new roof. This test involved blocking the drains on the roof and inundating it with 4 inches of water. The roof passed with flying colours.

·         Repairs of the tiles were done earlier this week.

This is what is left to do:

·     Cleaning of the pool building floor is currently underway. This has been a lot of work with more to be done but the results so far are very positive.

·        After having allowed the necessary time for the acid treatment of the walls of the pool to dry, we are about to paint the pool itself. The paint job will begin on Saturday and require up to 3 days and then there will be approximately another week to 10 days to dry.

·        Once the paint on the pool is dry, we will be installing “smart fans” which we expect will eliminate the need for the PVC barrier we used to have below the skylights. This will require a day or two to complete.

·        Once the smart fans are working, we will refill the pool with water. This should take 2 to 3 days.

·     The pool will reopen as soon as possible however it will be a few days before the pool water is back to the desired temperature. It can take up to 4 days to reheat the water, however people will be invited to swim even if the water is somewhat colder than we wish.

·        Ventilation in the women’s and men’s bathrooms will be repaired at the same time.

Dryotron

The Dryotron is the equipment we use to heat the water and to dehumidify the pool building. It has been due for a major repair or even replacement for about the last 6 months. Our annual budget included an appropriate amount to pay for this.

At our board meeting in September, we decided to repair the unit. However there is a 6 week lead time for parts and we do not know if the repair can be accomplished while the pool is still shut down. If not, we will schedule the repair later so as not to further delay the reopening of the pool. If it is done after the reopening of the pool, we may have to shut the pool again for about 2 to 3 days. However, we will postpone it for a month or two.

Budget

Now that the majority of the expensive pool building work is behind us, we can say with confidence that the project will come in at budget or slightly below.