All,
Here is the updated project plan for the expansion that we communicated on June 1, 2017.
To ensure that we keep our membership informed and provide clear visibility to our plan moving forward, I planned to release a formal timeline and project plan on June 16, 2017. Due to the expansion work we have been engaged in, I had a 2-day delay in finishing this release. However, I have great news to share.
Phase 1 – StoneCutter Weightlifting Expansion – This phase is 90% complete and is two weeks ahead of schedule. We will have a soft opening of this facility on Monday 06\19\17 at 4:30 p.m. and going forward this facility will be available during all hours the gym is open. All our platforms and lifting bumpers have moved to the new facility and will be available for weightlifting, powerlifting, and strongman work.
- We have some additional equipment and storage gear that we are in the process of acquiring for the space and we will have that in place by the end of the month.
- There are rack accessories that will be added this month to allow for the full functionality of power racks on the platforms.
- We will also be taking member feedback during this soft opening, and will incorporate feasible changes if possible. Changes will be incorporated over the next two weeks so that by July 1, 2017 the facility is 100% complete.
Phase 2 – Estimated Complete Date July 17, 2017
- Child Waiting Area – Our current waiting room\child playroom has been re-done to include a transparent door. A wood panel floor will be installed as well and other amenities for the kids that will allow our parents to work out and keep an eye on their little ones.
- Open Gym – The second expansion will be an open gym area that will allow our members to work on their competition programming, accessory work, and any outside of class improvement they wish to embark on. This will allow them work comfortably and not compete with the class for space. This will open to the right of the New StoneCutter Weightlifting. We will be removing the metal panels between the two facilities, and they will be completely open and accessible to each other.
Expansion – Phase 3 – TBD – Current estimate is 09-01-17 – With the expansion of Phase 1 and Phase 2, we will have doubled the original space of our facility. The planned Phase 3 will triple it. As you know, there are three units occupied by other tenants in between our main gym and the new weightlifting\open gym areas. We are currently waiting for those tenants to complete their obligations and move. Due to the nature of their leases, we have been waiting for this to complete and are subject to a waiting game, which is why we made the move to build out Phase 1\2 ASAP and not wait longer. Once those tenants leave and we have taken over the space, we will open the space in between and complete our expansion. We will continue to update the membership at the end of each month where we stand on visibility of Phase 3. Our end goal is to have all these areas wall to wall with 4 restrooms, a dedicated shower room, conference\training room, and locker room.
We will be doing our best to ensure that class times and availability are not interrupted through these updates and changes.
Our goals are to have everything will go off without a hitch. However, any expansion project can have unplanned issues, and we will ensure that we keep you informed of any changes to the timeline. We are counting on your support and patience through this process.
We will send another notification on July 1,2017 with the updates.
In the meantime, reach out to me with any questions.
Coach Josh