GRF projects are underway around ….
GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19. 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.
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Physical Property staff shares the community’s frustrations on the delays associated with the building of a new pool and spa. 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 to all new codes.
That complication was compounded by the COVID-19 crisis, which has heavily impacted response times, even with major utilities. For example:
• GRF gave the go-ahead to Southern California Edison in February for the addition of an electric panel at the 1.8-acre Mini Farm site and the relocation of the lake power pump from the pool equipment room to the golf course. SCE engineering has finally set up a time this month to complete the work.
• GRF provided notification to Southern California Gas on moving the gas meter at the pool in March (a vital part of the pool
The Test Kitchen should be finished by the end of October. project), the gas company expects to have the project finished in the next 4-6 weeks.
The GRF also switched engineering firms in early spring due to lack of progress. “I am pleased to say we do have a full set of engineering plans and are now waiting for the architect to redraft plans to fit the pool engineering,” said GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver. “We expect these in the next couple of weeks. Once we have the proper permits in hand, we will post a full construction schedule.”
LEARNING CENTER KITCHEN Work at the Learning Center kitchen is currently 90 percent complete. The project currently has all fixtures, tiles and foundation work. Appliances are currently in the process of installation. This project is set to be completed by the end of October. The Learning Center kitchen is designed to host cooking classes and provide a dining space where residents can cook for themselves and give parties.
