Update through July 29, 2004

After looking at several alternatives, a decision has been reached on how best to address the bad soil problem on the south side of the building beneath the new structure. Work is underway to remove the soil. Work on footings should start next week as wet weather (on Thursday, July 29) has further delayed that process. Also, excavation is underway under the new portion of the building that will be on the north side and any suitable material that comes from that excavation will be used in the material put back on the south side addition. Rough grading has been completed for both the south parking lot and the north parking lot; however, work on paving of those lots will not take place until after the footings have been poured. Most of the site utilities are in, although some must now be reworked beneath the south addition due to the additional excavation that is now required.

Update through July 22, 2004

The south parking lot is now ready for pavement. Footing excavation for the south addition has taken place and some unsuitable soil was encountered. Work is on hold while the most economical solution to the problem is being found. Excavation is underway for the new north portion of the building.

Update through July 15, 2004

Demolition of existing areas is now complete including removing old footings. Most exterior utility lines have been installed south and west of the building. Work is scheduled to start on footings for the south addition next week. Interior demolition is complete and work is underway on interior infrastructure.

Update through July 8, 2004

The above ground portions of buildings have been removed and cleared away and work continues on removal of foundations and other underground items. Work continues on installation of utility lines south of the building and on the storm sewer line on the northwest corner of the site. Electricians have started preliminary work inside the existing building. Soon the demolition phase will be completed and work will start on new construction, as well as the remodeling of existing areas.

Update through July 1, 2004

Demolition is underway with the majority of the above grade work either down or will be down and cleaned up by the end of this week. The south parking lot has been rough graded following the demolition of the church and house. Storm sewer lines are being installed in the area south of the existing building and on the northwest corner of the site. Work is underway to tie the storm sewer into the existing storm sewer lines. A couple of unexpected lines have been discovered in the course of the work; however, at this point, those obstacles have been overcome and work is proceeding.