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PROJECT UPDATE NEWS | 8.30.23
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Welcome to the first issue of our Project Update newsletter—featuring news about the Foundation’s phase-one Aquatic Center and phase-two Cultural Center projects.
Our newsletters will now focus on sharing the exciting information, plans, and details surrounding the Foundation’s Aquatic Center project, now underway, and the future second-floor multi-purpose Cultural Center.
Now that we have reached the milestone of our August Groundbreaking Ceremony and are moving ahead with our mission, we hope you will continue with us on this exciting journey to complete the Playhouse for the Montauk Community.
Thank you to all who have followed along with and contributed to our newsletters over the last few years. We hope you will continue with us on this exciting journey to bring a truly complete Playhouse to the Montauk Community!
For further information on the Playhouse Foundation’s project and to learn more about how you can help, please email our Development Director, Julia McCormack at: jmccormack@montaukplayhouse.org
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| At our August 2nd Groundbreaking Ceremony, new artistic renderings of the Aquatic Center and Cultural Center floor plans were unveiled, bringing the spaces to light in an exciting new way. Features of the new Aquatic Center include: |
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• 2.5-story-high entry way, open to the second floor; lounge with windows looking into pool area.
• North side window wall, allowing for plenty of natural light; retention of existing skylight.
• 2 basins: accessible 32′ x 33′ shallow pool for instruction, recreation and physical therapy; 25-yard, 4-lane lap pool for instruction, recreation and training; longer shallow end for instruction; 9′ deep end for lifeguard certification.
• Advanced filtration system to maximize water and air quality, reduce chlorine smell, and reduce water, chemical and energy waste.
• Family restroom, changing rooms, and family viewing alcove area.
View all renderings and floor plans.
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| OUR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON |
| The Town of East Hampton is the Playhouse Foundation’s public partner in this project, providing essential support of our shared goals. We commend the Town’s commitment to improving the lives of our community members and for recognizing the vital role the Aquatic Center will play in enhancing residents’ quality of life, by providing opportunities for wellness, recreation, and swim instruction. Photo: Deputy Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, Playhouse Foundation President Sarah Iudicone |
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MEET LARS MERSEBURG OF IMAGINE SWIMMING
Montauk resident Lars Merseburg is the co-founder and CEO of Imagine Swimming, a professional pool operator that has successfully run swimming pools and swim instruction in NYC for over 20 years. A member of the German National Swim Team for eight years, Lars was an NCAA Champion, Academic All-American, and Captain of the Cal Swimming & Diving Team at the University of California at Berkeley. Lars and Imagine Swimming have provided invaluable input on the design and operation of the new Aquatic Center and we’re grateful for their collaboration!
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC POOLS
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Recent news articles and opinion pieces have taken a renewed look at the vital importance of public pools, not only for recreational opportunities but for swimming education—as drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the US. These pieces truly underline the importance of bringing a state-of-the-art Aquatic Center to our Montauk community:
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| GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY PHOTO GALLERY |
| Thank you again—to everyone who joined us at our August 2nd Aquatic Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. If you missed the ceremony, you can view videos of the speakers and see the photo gallery on our Facebook and Instagram pages. |
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Maurice Iudicone and Suffolk County
Legislator Bridget Fleming |
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Tom Flight and John D’Agostino
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Cindi Ceva and Sarah Conway
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| OUR RECENT PRESS HIGHLIGHTS |
| We couldn’t agree more: this project is front page news! If you missed recent media coverage on the project and Groundbreaking Ceremony, click the links below to read: |
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PREVIEW: THE SECOND FLOOR
CULTURAL CENTER
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| As construction begins on the phase-one first-floor Aquatic Center, our fundraising efforts to complete the second-floor multi-purpose Cultural Center will continue. See 2nd-floor renderings and plans. |
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The second floor will feature a modular/flexible layout with modern amenities to meet our community’s current and future needs. Adaptable to both large and small spaces, the second floor will support multiple uses, including:
• Performances, gatherings, special events, lectures, classes, meetings, conferences, and more.
• Groups, organizations, and businesses will be able to host off-site events or meetings in a convenient local location and residents will be able to hold their own special events.
Our community will finally be able to enjoy a wide variety of community and cultural programming in this spacious modern center—right in the heart of Montauk!
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THE MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE
COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION
The mission of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is to raise funds for the restoration and development of the historic Montauk Playhouse, creating a vital community center for the arts, education, recreation and human services for Montauk and the East End. The Playhouse Foundation’s mission represents the very best of what Montauk is today, and will be tomorrow. Creating a unique gathering space with recreational, educational and cultural opportunities is critical to helping us retain and enrich the character of our community and to ensure our future. The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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