Connetquot is celebrating the grand reopening of the high school’s fully renovated indoor pool.
Originally dedicated in 1963, Connetquot High School underwent major additions and renovations with the pool being a big element.
The comphrehensive renovation was made possible through the 2022 bond initiative and includes major upgrades designed to enhance both safety and performance for student-athletes. These major pool upgrades were designed to enhance both safety and performance for student-athletes.
Superintendent Dr. Joseph T. Centamore, board of education members, school administrators, the girls swim team and Connetquot students joined in the celebration of this significant investment.
Key improvements include the complete replacement of the pool and deck tile, along with a new mud base and advanced waterproofing. Multiple ADA improvements were incorporated into the project, including an egress ramp and ADA-compliant showers. The facility now features state-of-the-art deck and competition equipment, including a modern scoreboard and timing system.
There were significant structural improvements and upgrades such as a complete replacement of the plumbing system, an advanced chemical treatment system and several behind-the-scenes enhancements to support long-term operation.
The existing athletic fields were also renovated and three all-purpose fields were added along with new boiler and upgraded M/E/P service.
Other projects in the included a new 30,000 sq. ft. structural steel and masonry addition to the gymnasium encompassing a new weight room, locker rooms and mechanical room; two-story structural steel and masonry addition with 12 new classrooms, science laboratories, main office, computer rooms and a state-of-the-art media center featuring sun screens; and brand new 5,000 sq. ft. band room of poured concrete risers with radiant floor heating. As part of the project the existing cafeteria was demolished to create a 5-station food court with teacher’s cafeteria and bathrooms.