The work laying pipes of various dimensions on the construction site continues (sewer line today), the AFH exterior renovation project will be finished by next Monday, and the Alfriend Trail “curb appeal” project will be done and dusted by the end of today. So with that update, I thought I’d step away from the ongoing construction to give you a sense of “what happens next!”
First a disclaimer; I’ve already proclaimed my lack of construction knowledge, so although what I report results from a project discussion with our General Contractor and fellow parishioner Scott Crumley (a man who is well-versed in construction and the many “building foibles” that abound on the ODEC campus) I could get it very wrong so if I err then the fault is all mine! In the next day or so the pipe laying work behind the rear of our buildings will be completed, and then Higgerson, Inc will take over that part of the site to grade the soil and prepare the ground for the new rear wing’s foundation and concrete pad. Once prepared, a surveyor will mark out the structure’s walls etc, the ground will be compression tested to make sure it can support the buildings weight, and if that’s all good then the building works, as opposed to site works, will commence. Could all kick-off by the end of next week! Meanwhile Precision Pipe’s attention will switch to the area running beside N. Witchduck Rd as they start to dig the holes for the new storm water tanks, which will eventually connect to the new storm water drain to form part of our storm water management facility as per City code. The first tank will be in the area where the herb garden used to be, and the second in the corner between Tucker Hall and the fence around the neighbor’s property. The third tank, between N. Witchduck Rd and the new Great Hall, will be installed once the Great Hall is built so don’t think we will soon be saying farewell to Precision Pipes; they will be back!! The storm water filtration system components that go in the holes have arrived on site and I must say I was expecting something that looked highly technical but, in any event, I’m staring at what I can only describe as slightly oversized, recycled milk crates! I can’t end without mentioning Higgerson’s broken-down excavator. Today repairs are ongoing, one track is (almost) back in place and another is ready to be installed. So it’s good news, the disabled excavator looks like it will be back in action in time to play its role in preparing the site for the new rear wing. Stay safe and go with peace and courage! David
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AuthorDavid Beach is our Building Project Manager, and has been an active part of our parish family for more than a decade. He is retired from NATO and the British Army and is a joy and blessing to all of us. Archives
July 2021
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