GRF projects are underway around ….

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to the COVID-19 repercussions. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge.

LEISURE WORLD POOL

The GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver expects redrafted plans from the architect to be coordinated with plans from the pool engineer within the next couple of weeks. Once they are received, the plans will be submitted for plan check with the City of Seal Beach and with the Orange County Health Care Agency. When the agencies having jurisdiction approve the plans and issue permits, a construction schedule will be coordinated with the contractors and posted on the website.

The COVID-19 crisis has heavily impacted response times, including scheduling work with major utilities. Southern California Edison engineering has set up a time this month to meet the electrical contractor for the new metered electric service panel at the Mini Farm site and installation of a metered electric service panel for the lake pumps on the golf course that will be on a special pump rate. Southern California Gas Company will also be on site for the relocation of the gas meter at the pool within the next 4-6 weeks.

Physical Property staff share the community’s frustrations on delays.

The project was originally planned as a renovation, but as underlying foundational defects were uncovered, it quickly became a complete replacement requiring extensive new plans that must be compliant with all new codes.

LEARNING CENTER KITCHEN

Work at the Learning Center kitchen is almost finished. All fixture, tile and foundation work is complete. Appliances are being installed. The Learning Center kitchen is designed to host cooking classes and provide a dining space.