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J.OT13 · #**1141** Posted **Sep 7, 2021, 12:58 PM**

Looking at the cones in front of the Kanaal building, looks like 4 trees will be planted in front, with a planter for shrubs or flowers near the west end of the plaza.

SL123 · #**1142** Posted **Sep 7, 2021, 1:19 PM**

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Looking at the cones in front of the Kanaal building, looks like 4 trees will be planted in front, with a planter for shrubs or flowers near the west end of the plaza.

I'm pretty sure the cones are where the poles are going for the Light string

zzptichka · #**1143** Posted **Sep 7, 2021, 1:40 PM**

Good to hear. It's been what, 5 years since they built it?

skisail_ott · #**1144** Posted **Sep 8, 2021, 11:40 AM**

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What's their plan for Head street square? I recall there will be some kind of benches on rails?
Seems kind of empty...

Yes, and they are scheduled to be installed this week.

zzptichka · #**1145** Posted **Sep 11, 2021, 3:27 AM**

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Yes, and they are scheduled to be installed this week.

They look like fun. Yet to try them out.

SL123 · #**1146** Posted **Sep 11, 2021, 4:53 PM**

Thats an interesting concept. If they actually move they can probably put them all together and make a stage for small concert out of it.

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They look like fun. Yet to try them out.

AuxTown · #**1147** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 12:13 AM**

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They look like fun. Yet to try them out.

Why can't all of our developments have interesting — like this??? Great job Zibi!

Marshsparrow · #**1148** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 2:20 PM**

If they do in fact move I give it less than end of next summer before a child pinches their fingers or toes and a Karen puts an end to the fun...

RideauRat · #**1149** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 3:38 PM**

I was just going to say, karens are in the back lurking, just WAITING to sap what ever fun or joy these will bring

Kitchissippi · #**1150** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 3:52 PM**

I was there yesterday, and those things are solid piles of wood weighing a ton. It would take something like a tractor to forklift to move them.

Marshsparrow · #**1151** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 4:26 PM**

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I was there yesterday, and those things are solid piles of wood weighing a ton. It would take something like a tractor to forklift to move them.

Very cool! I thought maybe they were on wheels in the track - now those square corners could pose a problem for children...

SL123 · #**1152** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 4:29 PM**

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Very cool! I thought maybe they were on wheels in the track - now those square corners could pose a problem for children...

They are actually on wheels sitting on train tracks but i think there is a lock mechanism. They definitely cant be moved easily, probably for the best

LRTeverywhere · #**1153** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 10:39 PM**

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They definitely cant be moved easily, probably for the best

I was there today, my friend was able to get one to move slightly through jumping on it the right way, just barely, massively heavy.

zzptichka · #**1154** Posted **Sep 12, 2021, 11:12 PM**

There is a stopper bolt on each wheel. Can be re-arranged if needed. Good solution I guess.

Wood quality is not great but on the bright side, it can be easily repaired with 2x4s from Home Depot.

Admiral Nelson · #**1155** Posted **Sep 14, 2021, 4:22 PM**

This is a fantastic homage to Ottawa's lumber past.

Harley613 · #**1156** Posted **Sep 14, 2021, 8:47 PM**

They were taking the construction lift down on them south side of the new office building yesterday. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the panels getting installed on the south exposure.