Town Green Construction Progress, 1/21/11

A host of activity could be seen on the Town Green this week, as crews were preparing the site after last week’s snow.  Fortunately, the weather has cooperated this week.

The contractor was busy installing some of the “little details” of the project this week, completing the construction of a patio on the western side of the Old Armory Steakhouse, 140’ of curb and gutter sections on the southern driveway, and brick pillars for the southeastern dumpster enclosure.

The most exciting work to take place this week included laying the first section of Philadelphia Blue Stone walkways and the excavation of 10’x10’x8’ holes for the interior Live Oak Trees.

A crew member works on the Blue Stone walkway

Today, crews are busy pouring the southern concrete driveway behind the Old Armory, running parallel to Rutledge Street.  Earlier this morning, a concrete truck ran over a gas service line, which caused a temporary disruption of service.  We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

The concrete is being poured on the southern side of the site

Things will start moving quickly next week.  The first delivery of Live Oak trees is scheduled for Monday morning, with the second delivery expected to arrive Wednesday.

Additionally, electrical contractors will be back on site to work on placement of footers and conduit for light poles surrounding the interior greenspace and perimeter of the project area.

Work will also continue on the Philadelphia Blue Stone walkways and dumpster pads.  If all goes well this upcoming week, the project will be back on schedule once again.  Extra manpower will be brought in to ensure this happens.

On another note, there have been several recent complaints regarding delivery trucks blocking access to the alleyway off of Rutledge Street.  Please instruct delivery drivers to keep access to the alleyway open at all times and limit delivery times to off-peak hours (early morning and early afternoon).  Also limit delivery times to no longer than 20 minutes.  In the event that this cannot be accomplished, please instruct drivers to park trucks on the street.  It is important to cooperate and work together through the last two months of the project.