Community Center construction on schedule

The Homewood Community Center is on schedule to be completed by late spring 2014, according to Homewood Community Center Director Rusty Holley.

Area residents can expect to see the walls going up on the structure by mid-August, Holley said.

Construction of the foundation wall, pool foundation and gym were completed in July, and the water main, fire water main and sanitary sewer main were all installed as well.

B.L. Harbert construction company told Holley that construction could be completed as soon as early April 2014, and Holley 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.

“We will know more [specifics on dates] in October or November,” Holley said.

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.

Major parts of the building are being constructed according to plan, but Holley said minor things have been adjusted. For instance, more brick was added to the back of the building instead of the original plan for stucco after the builder found a way to save costs to enable that expense.

For more updates on construction and photos, visit homewoodparks.com.