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Clifton Common Playground Renovation

Clifton Common Playground Renovation: Please be advised the Playground at the Clifton Common will be closed beginning July 5th to allow our Buildings and Grounds department to begin removing the old structure that is remaining in preparation for the new playground equipment to be installed. The current structure has been in place since 1989.

During the last decade or so, the Town has engaged in public discussions about the future of the playground as the wooden structures began to deteriorate. We removed and replaced some of the original playground equipment several years ago in the area near the front entrance and the swings to the rear of the playground. The playground structure has become a daily maintenance concern as we have continued to maintain the apparatus to keep it as safe as possible. Clifton Park families will be forever grateful to the volunteers and supporters of the playground when it was first constructed.

The new playground plan which was presented for review at a workshop on April 3, 2023 that was followed by a presentation at a Town Board Meeting. Renderings of the new playground were distributed for public review and we appreciate the valuable input from residents about the plan. The initiative was approved by the Town Board on May 8, 2023. The new playground will offer the same basic look and feel with modern amenities and composite materials, resulting in a structure that will serve families for several decades. The new structure will also meet all of the latest safety code standards, new and expanded number of fun elements for children to enjoy, offer accessibility for all children and include sensory driven elements.

The new playground structure will cost just over $700,000 when it's completed. Because it will be constructed of a composite material it should last for at least 50 years for our young residents to enjoy. A grant through Senator Tedisco in the amount of $200,000 has been secured by the town and will be utilized to offset the cost of the new structure.  The contractor has stated that the project should be completed in late August.

Unfortunately, the playground will not be available for a period of time, but following construction activities we will have a wonderful new recreational asset for the Town of Clifton Park.

Settlers Hill Trail Reconstruction

Update 6/29/23: After receiving no bids in the first round of the bid process the Town is pleased to announce that we have received several bids in the second round with competitive pricing.  A company was chosen and will be approved by the Town Board at the next meeting so that the reconstruction process can begin as soon as possible.

Update 6/21/23: After receiving no responses to our initial bidding process the Town has engaged a new bidding process.  Bids are due on June 29, 2023.

Update 6/8/23: After the issues with the previous contractor the Town embarked on a very quick planning and procurement process following the destruction of the trail. A request for bids went out and the Town received no bids for the trail reconstruction project. A new bid process will commence immediately.

Update 5/12/23: The Town Board has been working to repave the trails that connect neighborhoods such as The Oaks, Summerhill, Addison Estates and Settlers Hill in recent years.  All of the trails have been successfully repaved except for the trail connecting Miller Road to Wallflower Drive.  Due to some difficulty experienced by the contractor while performing the work, this section of trail will require extensive repairs.  Therefore, we have closed the trail until the repairs are completed.  Town personnel are reviewing the situation and a plan of action to complete the repairs is being devised.  Thank you for your patience.      

Country Knolls Pool Liner Replacement Project

Update 6/26/2023: The Country Knolls pool will open today at noon! Our team is completing the final opening details this morning. The last couple of weeks have been frustrating and another example of issues we have experienced with contractors this year. Please also note the Locust Lane Pool will be closed Monday through Wednesday this week for Water Safety Instructor Training in preparation for the Learn to Swim program we offer annually for families. The Barney Road Pool will remain open with normal operating hours.

Update 6/26/2023: We began filling the Country Knolls Pool again yesterday afternoon. Our team has done a great job with all preparations to open this pool for the season. We will have an additional update later today.

Update 6/25/2023: The contractor and pool employees arrived early this morning and work continues. All of the water trapped under the liner has been removed and the contractor is fixing the source of the problem that occurred during construction. When the repair is complete we can begin filling the pool and bringing the water to established health standards. Barney Road and Locust Lane pools are open today!

Update 6/24/2023: Work continues at the Country Knolls Pool today. Pumps continue to remove the water trapped beneath the new liner due to a pipe accidentally being blocked by the contractor during construction. The contractor and Pool Manager, Brian Czerpak were working inside the pool and adjusting water levels as necessary. When all the water is removed from under the liner the contractor will begin the repair. 

Update 6/23/2023:  We found a small pipe that is part of the overall filtration system was blocked by the construction. The contractor has returned and a pump has been setup to remove the water that collected behind the liner. After the water has been removed from the wall area we will completely drain the shallow part of the pool and they will remove the water that collected between the liner and the bottom of the pool. When the repairs are completed we will fill the pool and restart the process of bringing the water to health standards. We will continue to provide updates as the process continues.

Update 6/23/2023: The Country Knolls Pool Liner Replacement and Construction Project has experienced another delay.  Despite planning the project well in advance of the 2023 pool season and completing the liner removal and most of the construction work in the Fall of 2022, the contractor was late to begin the final step of installing the new pool liner.  The installation did not begin until late May and the estimated timeline for completing this phase of the project is reaching two weeks later than expected.  After we were informed the liner installation was completed earlier this week, the contractor was forced to return to reattach the lines on the bottom of the liner surface.  When that repair was completed, we began to fill the pool in advance of the goal of opening this weekend if there were no further issues.  However, more issues with the liner have arisen.   While working on pool preparations last evening, Town personnel noticed a section of the liner had detached from the wall.  There was also a portion of the liner on the pool floor that was noticeably detached from the pool structure.  Overnight, these defects have become larger as apparently more water has made its way between the liner and the pool structure.  The contractor will need to return to remove the water that is trapped under the liner and make necessary repairs.  This is an extremely disappointing development and another example of the challenges we have experienced with contractors performing construction activities recently.  Town personnel are currently preparing the pool for the contractor’s return to once again conduct repair work on the recently installed liner.  We have experienced a reduction in the number of available companies to perform work on commercial pools over the years and we only received one bid for this initiative.  We will continue to provide updates and open the pool as soon as possible.  The Locust Lane and Barney Road Pools opened Memorial Day Weekend and are open 7 days a week.      

Update 6/22/2023: The contractor needed to return yesterday unexpectedly to repair portions of the project that were completed on Monday and Tuesday morning. This is another unexpected delay as pool staff have been working hard to fill the pool and make other important preparations for opening. As soon as we have concrete opening details they will be posted.

Update 6/20/2023: The contractor is finishing up some last details today and our team is preparing the pool grounds for the season. We will begin filling the pool tomorrow and treating the water to ensure all applicable health standards are met. We will provide regular updates on our progress and the pool will open as soon as we possibly can. Unfortunately, the pool liner replacement project took much longer than the original estimate we were provided. Locust Lane and Barney Road Pools are open 7 days a week for your enjoyment.

Update 6/8/2023: The Country Knolls Pool liner replacement project will be completed next week. When an opening day has been determined it will be posted immediately.

June 5th, 2023 Town Board Meeting: Resolution #6

Resolution #6 at the June 5th, 2023 Town Board Meeting discussed an outside audit of the Highway Department completed by Cusack & Company regarding the issuance procedure of street opening and excavation permits.  Please see the link below to read the complete report.

https://cliftonpark.org/document-center/attorney/4434-aup-report-final/file.html

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