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.

LW POOL

GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver expects plans from the pool architect this week. Once they arrive, the GRF will submit them to the City of Seal Beach and Orange County Health Care Agency for approvals. When the agencies having jurisdiction approve the plans and issue permits, construction will begin. The date for the pool to be open is April 5, 2021.

Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge met with a SoCalGas representative Nov. 5 to locate the new meter at the pool.

The work will be contracted by the gas company to begin within the next couple of weeks, depending on the weather.

The new meter will be upgraded from 1.5M BTU to 3.0M BTU to accommodate the 2.3M BTUs in the plan.

The pool area was marked by Underground Service Alert (USA) for excavation Nov. 6.

The COVID-19 crisis has heavily impacted response times by major utilities.

The good news is that the electrical contractor has worked through the process, and a permit from GRF was issued.

The contractor has submitted plans to the City of Seal Beach for the Mini Farm and the relocation of the golf course pump located in the pool equipment room as well.

The City of Seal Beach sends the plans to a third party for review, then sends them back to the city.

LEARNING CENTER

KITCHEN Work at the Learning Center Kitchen is currently at 95-percent complete.

The project currently has all fixtures, tiles and foundation work.

The last appliance needed to be installed is the induction cooktop, due any time now.

This project is set to be completed by the end of November. The Learning Center Kitchen is designed to host cooking classes and provide a dining space.