Community Center could be open by April

The new Homewood Community Center could be open for business as early as the first week of April.

Rusty Holley of Homewood Parks and Recreation said he hopes to be moved in and settled before We Love Homewood Day, scheduled for the first Saturday in May. Worst-case scenario he sees the center opening in May in time for the pool to open Memorial Day weekend.

Holley also said he does not anticipate a break in service between the time the temporary community center facilities close and when the new building opens to area residents.

With the contingency cost at approximately $16 million, the facility will feature two full-court gymnasiums, a cardio room with more than 4,000 square feet, a pool, a multi purpose room and administrative offices.

For more updates on the progress, visit homewoodparks.com.