Since the last post work continues at a pace, despite the rain. In the last month the site has progressed and it is now clear to see the outline of the base of the building(Slab), the final part of the bank has now been removed. Below is a summary of the main works that have been carried out. Tomorrow we should see significant progress with 150 cubic metres of concrete arriving to form the second half of the slab.
- All electrical cables have been diverted
- School data has been rerouted
- New gas and water pipes have been layed to serve new teaching block and will be connected later in the project
- Water diversion to Butlers Court completed
- Drainage diversion from Taylor Building complete
- Mass excavation and muck away complete which has amounted to approx 5000tonnes of material
- We have imported 700 tonnes of stone to form a hard core base to the ground floor slab
- We have 65 tonnes of slab and wall reinforcement on site of which we have layed around 50% on the first half of the slab which we will be pouring on Tuesday December 1st on which we aim to pump in 150 cubic metres of concrete
- The lift shaft pit has been dug waterproofed reinforced and concreted
- Starter bars have been fitted for the retaining walls
Further updates will follow towards the end of term. With work progressing well it is hoped that the steel frame will be constructed soon. This is a major step in construction and is extremely exciting as this will be the first opportunity to see the size and outline shape of the building.
