The Rebuild team will share construction updates on this page.

JANUARY 12, 2026

A major heating and cooling unit is now installed on the roof of the fieldhouse. Inside the building, construction crews brought in electrical and internet infrastructure, installed new windows, and completed water and fire safety connections. Interior framing work is finished, with additional improvements underway. Electrical and plumbing work continues, and masonry for the new ramp is in progress.

The field has new foundations, poles, and lighting, as well as drainage systems throughout to help manage stormwater. The west side of the site is prepared for playground equipment and new lighting.

OCTOBER 28, 2025

Exterior brickwork on the building addition is now complete.

In the interior, the underground site utilities are fully installed and tied in. Work on the metal framing progressed across program spaces and corridors. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work also advanced; this includes HVAC ductwork and sprinkler piping.

On the field, in addition to the newly completed turf, the existing field lights were removed to make way for the new foundations and poles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

The turf field has been installed! Prep is underway for the water service on the field. The installation for the foundation and poles for field lighting is planned for October.

On the interior of the space, blockwork is complete, including the necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Blockwork refers to the concrete blocks that form walls and other structural elements. Metal framing has been installed above the interior masonry walls, and to receive the clerestory (above eye-level) windows.

On the exterior of the building, brick installation is continuing.

AUGUST 27, 2025

The construction team has prepped the field to install the turf, which has been delivered. They’ve also poured the foundation to start installing the scoreboard at the field.

Inside the building, there is ongoing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. On the exterior, the masonry work and waterproofing are complete, and the team has finished the roofing prep. Brick work is underway.

PREVIOUS UPDATES:

December 2023:

Pride Enterprises has been selected as the new General Contractor. Established in 1996, Pride Enterprises is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified General Contractor & Construction Services Manager Located in Norristown, PA.

With a thorough site assessment complete, construction partners then estimated the rough costs associated with the renovations and replacements that would be necessary. After reviewing the costs and the programmatic needs at ORC, the decision was made to demolish the current Olney Rec Center building and construct a new structure. The existing gymnasium will remain and will be renovated. The new Olney Rec Center grounds will feature an outdoor recreational track and artificial turf multi-sport field, updated basketball and tennis courts, new playgrounds, a new sprayground, and more!

Click here to see the groundbreaking on September 30, 2021

Click here to watch a recording of the virtual info session held on March 6, 2021 or March 10, 2021

Click here to see pictures from the open house on March 27, 2021

Project Updates

PREVIOUS UPDATES: December 2023: Pride Enterprises has been selected as the new General Contractor. Established in 1996, Pride Enterprises is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified General Contractor & Construction Services Manager Located in Norristown, PA.

Click here to see pictures from the open house on March 27, 2021

PREVIOUS UPDATES:

December 2023:

Pride Enterprises has been selected as the new General Contractor. Established in 1996, Pride Enterprises is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified General Contractor & Construction Services Manager Located in Norristown, PA.