Contractors Offer to Fix Davey Lopes While City Orders Demolition
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Contractors Offer to Fix Davey Lopes While City Orders Demolition
The City of Providence, however, has issued a solicitation for bids for its demolition, opening the bid process next Monday, October 21 -- which would close on November 4, with construction to fill the pool to begin on November 12 -- and be completed by December 7.
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Sanchez said that the bid process was being sped up to two weeks, instead of the usual six. "The city can do a two-week advertisement -- if it's an emergency. [Joslin pool] has been closed for 2 1/2 years now. This doesn't have to happen this quick."
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"I think it was intended to slip through unnoticed," said Sanchez.
Repairs -- or Destruction -- on the Line.
“This group of contractors has generously offered to provide labor pro bono, however, the City would need to cover the cost of materials,” stated Sanchez. "The material costs, which are estimated at $10,000 will neither be a hindrance to the effort, nor will it impact the city’s budget, as nearly $100,000 in various Community Development Block Grants have already been set aside for the project."
“The community response to the Davey Lopes pool closure has been overwhelming, and it’s clear that the pool is an asset to the south side of Providence, ” said Sanchez, who is hopeful that the repairs will be completed in time to open next summer.
City Intends on Water Park
"The fill project is going to cost roughly $50,000. What I'm proposing is going to cost less than $10,000," noted Sanchez, saying he was raising private funds to be able to staff the pool.
"On Monday, I'll know just how much money I have," said Sanchez, noting that he would be making an announcement that day.
Sanchez noted a bright spot at Davey Lopes, however. "On Saturday, we've got a ribbon cutting for our new basketball floor. It had been the oldest basketball court in the city."
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