by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
Even though winter’s on its way, the Sartell Community Center has a good head-start against the cold onslaught.
According to a report submitted Nov. 4 by Strack Construction to the Sartell City Council, the footings and foundation of the huge facility have been completed, all underground utilities have been installed, curb-and-gutter are virtually completed and structural steel is due to arrive any day. The blacktop for the parking lot is expected to be put down Monday, Nov. 21.
The project, the report stated, is – so far – right on budget.
The $11 million community center, to be paid for by sales tax revenue, is being constructed at a site in south Sartell. It will contain three gymnasiums, an elevated walking track, locker rooms, a kids’ play area, a kitchen, community room and public spaces, a senior center, an innovation area and possibly a library items drop-off and pick-up area.
Work on the inside of the center can proceed through the winter, with pre-cast concrete panels for the gyms expected to be ready Jan. 9.