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Renovations at Sudbury’s Atkinson Pool are progressing smoothly, with officials reporting that the project is slightly ahead of schedule on some elements, and within budget.
At the September 17 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting, Finance Director and Assistant Town Manager, Victor Garofalo, confirmed that the new pool roof is complete, with only minor sheet metal work remaining. “The good news is, we came in right at the cost, no change orders for that roof whatsoever,” he said.
Combined Facility Director Sandra Duran noted that construction crews were removing old skimmers and pool tiles, and the general contractor continues work inside the facility. Outside, temporary fencing around the dumpster and sidewalk is being taken down this week, reopening more of the parking lot to residents.
The project also sets the stage for future sustainability efforts. The newly finished roof was designed to be solar-ready, and Duran said the town’s solar contractor is eager to begin planning for panel installation.
Thanks to a strong deck structure that required no repairs, the roof work moved faster than expected. “They were able to accelerate the schedule,” Duran said. “Our deck was absolutely perfect, absolutely beautiful.”
With visible progress on site and no unexpected costs, Duran and Garofalo expressed optimism about the next phases of the full pool renovation. The current phase is expected to be done between mid-November and December 1.
[Feature image taken on September 17]