Published August 29, 2024.
The Y has proudly served Tacoma for more than 50 years, seeing generations of families come through its doors to learn how to swim, improve their health and wellness, and find community. The new Pearl Street Family YMCA is an exciting and necessary upgrade that looks to continue that legacy for the next 50 years. Construction of the new community center kicked off in May 2024 and progress is well underway!
The good weather has led way to significant progress, and over the summer, we were able to reopen the south entrance of the parking lot. We look forward to regaining most parking spots sometime in September.
The new amenities will rightfully get all of the shine - a brand new aquatics center and welcome center, among other things - but we wanted to take a moment to shine a light on the behind-the-scenes magic that won't be visible once construction is complete in fall of 2025.
Absher Construction Company recently installed a brand new, state-of-the-art stormwater management tank which has an on-site filtration system, replacing the need for an above-ground pond. This environmentally friendly tank is the first of its kind for the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Installation of the new tank took place in August and can be seen on the left side of the header image (the two long cylindrical tubes). The black tarp that can be spotted in both images will be the home of the zero-entry pool.
In the coming weeks, footing which helps support the foundation of the new building and prevents settling will be poured. We're looking forward to the installation of vertical steel beams soon after that.
Stay tuned for more updates and progress photos!