From a City of Piedmont press release on Aug. 1:
Project Manager Joshua Kaiser will present a status update on community pool construction at the August 4 City Council meeting.
As of July 30, construction was estimated at 96% complete. The project crossed another milestone on Thursday, as crews completed the final concrete pour for the activity pool deck, the pedestrian safe bulb-outs at the Magnolia/Bonita intersection, and the sidewalk leading into the pool entrance off Bonita. Landscaping has begun, with more planting scheduled in the coming weeks.
Pouring concrete at the entrance. Sidewalk to the pool entrance Preparing planting at the bioretention area.
Magnolia Avenue will be closed between Hillside and Bonita on Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 9 for re-paving and re-striping, respectively.
Commissioning phase expected to begin in late August
Pools are currently scheduled to be filled with water in late August, triggering the critical “commissioning” period. During commissioning, the complex mechanical, electrical, and building management systems that control the facility are tested to ensure they are working together and as designed.
This period is particularly important for Piedmont’s project, as the new, all-electric aquatics facility is one of the first of its kind in California.
Commissioning can take as little as six weeks, or much longer if significant issues are identified that need to be resolved. An expected opening date will be announced after the commissioning process is underway.
Watch and participate in-person or online
Community members can watch the meeting broadcast online or on KCOM (Comcast channel 27, AT&T U-verse channel 99), and provide comment in-person or remotely via Zoom:
City Council Meeting: Quarterly Community Pool Update
Monday, August 4, 6pm
Piedmont City Hall, 120 Vista Avenue
Zoom: https://piedmont-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/82500567382