Local Contractors Offer To Donate Labor For Repairs To City Pool

Local Contractors Offer To Donate Labor For Repairs To City Pool

Providence’s Davey Lopes Pool, which was closed this past summer due to unsustainable repair and operating costs, is on its way to being re-opened. Ward 11 City Councilman Davian Sanchez, who has been a strongly opposed to City Hall’s plan to permanently close the pool in the Davey Lopes Recreation Center, announced today that several minority contractor associations in Providence are willing to provide the labor to complete the necessary repairs.

“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.  

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