yote18
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Post by yote18 on Jul 23, 2024 12:28:03 GMT -6
The new pool sounds like a disaster as I talked to one of the contractors . The ground is unstable how was this not addressed before it was started. Now instead of opening in September might be May. Not sure the cost overrun If that’s true then the university needs to really reconsider 1) who they hire for the environmental/engineering assessments and 2) its expansion north. Didn’t they run into similar concerns when they built the SCSC? It was originally supposed to be sunken in and had to be altered due to the ground conditions if I recall correctly. Similarly I know coyote village had some big issues with settling not long after it was built.
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Post by kiyoat on Jul 23, 2024 16:18:59 GMT -6
The new pool sounds like a disaster as I talked to one of the contractors . The ground is unstable how was this not addressed before it was started. Now instead of opening in September might be May. Not sure the cost overrun Didn’t they run into similar concerns when they built the SCSC? It was originally supposed to be sunken in and had to be altered due to the ground conditions if I recall correctly... Yes. You recalled correctly.
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Post by gopheryote on Jul 23, 2024 19:54:53 GMT -6
I don't think calling it a 'disaster' is accurate, lol. The state of SD has some well-intended-but-counterproductive rules when it comes to building projects. It typically forces a scenario where low-bidder wins, not quality, best, reputation, etc. Sometimes a group bids low because they are slow, get busy later, and put the B or C team on the project, and the university or general contractor can't do much about it until after the fact.
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