Swansea Free Public Library
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - MARCH 5, 2025
New Addition Exterior
Masonry work has begun, progressing from east to north to west.
Roofers progressing on AVB and underlayment with improved weather.
Eaves installed along the new addition roof.
Building is 99% weather tight.
Window testing performed on 2/26; awaiting final report.
New Addition Interior
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) rough-ins progressing on both floors.
Fireproofing completed on interior and exterior steel.
Interior metal framing completed.
Ceiling soffits being installed on the first floor.
Existing Library
MEP rough-ins progressing in the attic and first floor.
Sump pump installed and backfilled in basement.
Electrical switchgear delivered and installed in basement.
Site Work
Retaining wall along the driveway completed.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - JANUARY 31, 2025
Window Installation Completed
Air Vapor Barrier of sides completed, AVB on roof is ongoing
Interior framing nearly complete
Main stair and emergency stair pans poured
Retaining wall work ongoing
Interior mechanical roughs are starting up on the interior
Soffit work ongoing
Exterior masonry work has begun
Transformer delivered and installed
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - DECEMBER 23, 2024
The 2nd floor deck and 1st floor slab have been poured
Exterior framing of the 1st and 2nd floor have been completed.
Sheathing of the exterior is nearly complete
Inground electrical boxes on the first floor have been installed
Electrical conduit continues to be installed in the existing building
Window installation began on 12/23
A column signing was held
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Steel for the new addition has been erected, and steel decking is complete
Water main has been installed in the driveway
Underground electrical conduits have been installed and backfilled
Exterior metal framing of the first floor in the new addition is underway
Town Hall septic system has been installed
Additional trenches for septic field have been completed
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - OCTOBER 24, 2024
Underground plumbing backfilled in new addition
Primary and Secondary Electrical Conduits installed
Temporary framing installed in opening in former periodicals room
Forced sewer main and electrical to rear of site installed and backfilled
Steel erection began on October 15th and is ongoing
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Footings completed and foundations completed
Waterproofing around new foundations complete
Masonry for elevator shaft complete
Began underground utility work at both the site driveway and the new addition
Ongoing compaction of the backfill at the addition
New attic insulation installed in existing building
Underground plumbing work ongoing in existing building
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - AUGUST 21, 2024
Back parking lot area backfilled
Footings completed and foundations nearly complete
Waterproofing and CMU infill at existing building complete
Existing shelving removed to prepare for connection to addition
Began geofoam installation at junction of new and existing building
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - JULY 24, 2024
Site drainage and septic system installed
Continuing to backfill and establish grades in back parking lot area
Excavation for footings and foundations completed
Compaction testing for footings and foundations completed
Footings formed and rebar installed
Began pouring footings
Construction Update - June 24, 2024
The general contractor, Delphi Construction, has mobilized on-site
Site fencing and protection was installed
A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on June 1st, 2024
Work in the back parking lot began for site drainage and the septic system
Abatement was performed in the 1960’s addition to prepare for demolition
Additional abatement was performed in the 1890’s portion of the building
The 1960’s addition was demolished
Site preparation for foundations has begun for the new portion of the building
Groundbreaking Ceremony - June 1, 2024
The Swansea Free Public Library broke ground on June 1, 2024! The ceremony took place outside the historic library, with members of the select board, library committee, and library staff members present to commemorate the renovation and expansion project!
