She's topped out! It's sort of anti-climatic with a poured concrete building; no tree or flag on the last beam (well they did hang a small flag for a day over the side). Here's the release by the City...
‘Topping Out’ Celebration Held For New 23-Story Residences At Christina Landing, Wilmington’s Latest Residential Landmark
City, State, Buccini Pollin, and Gilbane Building Company Take Time to Thank Construction Trade Workers as They Mark Completion of Major Structural Work on the Building; New Aerial Views of the City Are Revealed
City and State officials joined representatives of the Buccini Pollin Group and Gilbane Building Company today for a ‘topping out’ celebration at the new 23-story residential apartment tower that is nearing completion at the Buccini Pollin Group’s Christina Landing project in South Wilmington.
A ‘topping out’ event is normally staged by the various construction trade workers to celebrate the completion of a project to its highest point in terms of overall structure and to take note of the quality of the work achieved without major injury to those involved in the project. Today’s event also afforded those in attendance, including members of the news media, an opportunity to view never-before seen aerial views of Wilmington’s Riverfront and Downtown Districts and surrounding neighborhoods that will soon be available to those who live in the new residential tower.
Work has been underway on the banks of the Christina River since April of 2004 on the new Residences at Christina Landing, a 23-story, 173-unit apartment tower. The building, which is approximately 65% complete, is scheduled for occupancy by the end of this year and will offer one, two, and three bedroom designs.
The entire nine-acre Christina Landing complex also includes 63 townhouses, a riverwalk and park area, and a soon-to-be-constructed 25-story condominium tower, entitled River Tower at Christina Landing, that will sit adjacent to the Residences at Christina Landing.
Among those who attended today’s ‘topping out’ ceremony were Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker, Wilmington Economic Development Director Richard V. Pryor, Delaware Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Delaware Transportation Secretary Nathan Hayward, 4th District City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz, Rob and Chris Buccini of the Buccini Pollin Group, and John Groth of Gilbane Building Company, Senior Project Manager for the Christina Landing Development.
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They're in the process of taking down the tower crane (it actually disassembles itself) now. I'm curious as to where the new one will go to build the condo tower. Across the street? The drivers are still pounding piles.
Pictures to follow in an edit.