New Balance Field Construction Activity for the Period of July 8 – July 13
Anticipated construction activities for the week of July 8 – July 13:
1. Site & Utility Work: Already underway and continuing for the next couple of weeks is site work, which includes excavators, and other earthmoving equipment. You can expect general construction noise from the equipment, and construction traffic in the form of dump trucks on the surrounding streets. Excavation will continue throughout the week. Truck activity for both the removal of the excavated soils, and backfilling of exterior foundations walls will be coordinated and Police details will be present to help manage traffic flow.
2. Deck Waterproofing – Finishing up this week is the waterproofing of the concrete deck. This work is entirely within the site, and should have effect on site perimeter or increased construction activity throughout the surrounding streets. You can expect general construction noise from this activity.
3. Masonry – Continuing for the next couple of weeks is masonry construction throughout the project. This work is entirely within the site, and should have minimal effect on site perimeter or any major construction activity throughout the surrounding streets. You can expect general construction noise from this activity.
4. Sidewalk Construction – Sidewalk construction continues through the next several weeks. During this period you can expect to find segments of sidewalks to be closed as new curbing and sidewalk is installed. Pedestrian traffic will be redirected at times to avoid any potential safety hazards during construction. This work is anticipated to take several weeks, and the presence of excavation equipment, dump trucks, and concrete trucks will exist along the sidewalks throughout this time.
5. Concrete Placement – Miscellaneous concrete placements will be occurring throughout this week. Typical concrete placement activity, such as concrete trucks traveling to and from the site will continue during this period.
6. Field Construction – Beginning this week and continuing for the next several weeks is the construction of the Astro Turf field. This work is entirely within the site, and should not have effect on site perimeter or increased construction activity throughout the surrounding streets. You can expect general construction noise from this activity.
7. Field Netting – The contractor will begin installing the remainder of the perimeter sports netting this week. The erection of the net poles will occur on this Thursday. This activity will require the use of a crane for a period of time along the west lane of Babcock street on Thursday. Use of city streets will be permitted and coordinated with the City’s transportation department, and Police details will be present to help manage traffic flow.
8. Landscaping – Landscaping work will begin this week, and continue through the completion of the project. The majority of the landscaping will occur within the site perimeter. You can expect general construction noise from small excavation equipment, and construction traffic in the form of dump trucks on the surrounding streets