As we begin the new year, Phase Two of the North End Project is kicking off along the park’s West Plaza. Crews are currently erecting a fence around the last remaining asphalt parking area, and will soon begin removing pavement to begin utility trenching and manhole work. Pedestrian access through this portion of the park will be maintained along the eastern side of the West Plaza, and at each of the two park transverses. 

In other site news, concrete walls and foundations were poured last week and are now visible beneath the future restroom facility. Since the weather continues to sustain temperatures above freezing and remain relatively dry, the hope is to continue concrete slab work in the Pavilion basement into January. Plumbing installation will continue in advance of this work.

Finally, waterproofing of basement floor slabs, walls and the elevator pit will continue over the next two weeks, and the contractor should then be ready to begin backfilling the excavated pit to the east of the Pavilion by the end of the month.

Question of the Week

Question:  How long will the West Plaza be under construction?

Answer:  Beginning in January, the West Plaza asphalt will be removed, followed by several weeks of utility work to provide site drainage and power to the new light poles. After the utility work is complete, new granite curbs, concrete foundations and asphalt pavers will be installed similar to the North Plaza. The Greenmarket will relocate to the South Plaza while Phase Two construction work is underway.  All work on the West Plaza should be complete by April 2009.