Alex Decoteau Park - 105st / 102ave

[Coldrsx]

[Coldrsx]

Good morning.

Here is a quick update of the happenings at Alex D.
All major mechanical infrastructure is complete

Last trench is being backfilled today for the underground electrical

We did encounter lots of marginal material in the north central portion of the site. It has been removed and replaced with clay base

Started on the waterlines for the waterboxes and the fountain today

All sidewalk curb ramps on 105th have been removed and re-installed to match existing sidewalk

All the infrastructure in the underground vault is complete

Excavation for the NE portion of concrete area is complete - SE portion will be complete next week

Silva Cells are on site and will start installation next week

Start up meeting with Artifical Turf contractor is set for mid October

I have been working with EAC re: the engineering of the art pad. EAC has committed to come back to the table with some updates by the end of next week

[Black Star]

Start up meeting with Artifical Turf contractor is set for mid October!!!


Pardon.

[Coldrsx]

Doggie park

[Black Star]

Ah yes. This is good lol.

[Coldrsx]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...psxsbmscht.jpg
Dub Architecture

[Coldrsx]

Fencing!



Thank you to Dub Architecture for the shot.

[Coldrsx]

Alex Decoteau Update
- Water bacteria test passed for the fountain supply
- The fountain concrete pour is complete and the forms have been removed
- All of the soil cells for the planting beds have been installed and backfilled
- All of the underground infrastructure/utilities are in
- 75% of the fence posts for the off leash dog park area have been installed
- The concrete curb and concrete foundation for the utility building and the light installation are scheduled for this week.

[mcc16]

Great amenity to have downtown. Hopefully dog park will be busy to keep eyes on the park. Loved having quite a few of these small fenced off leash parks close-ish who my home in Toronto. Will also encourage people to actually *gasp* interact with other human beings.

[Coldrsx]

The multiple uses are intended to do just that...

[Coldrsx]

A great read.

http://www.tsn.ca/alex-decoteau-skil...untry-1.603833

[Coldrsx]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps4qh8fbjd.jpg
Thanks again to Dub Architecture.

[Coldrsx]

November 28

Alex Decoteau Community Garden Meeting, 7:00PM

If you're interested in a plot at downtown's newest community garden, come to this meeting for more information.

10042-103Street

[Coldrsx]

Lots of forming and pouring work, thank you winter!

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

November 28

Alex Decoteau Community Garden Meeting, 7:00PM

If you're interested in a plot at downtown's newest community garden, come to this meeting for more information.

10042-103Street

Reminder!

[Coldrsx]

Construction shutdown for the Christmas and New Year break and will start up again on January 9th. Some recent items that were completed:

* The fountain is complete including the grate installation
* The sidewalk from the NE corner around the open leisure space area has been poured
* The planting bed that runs adjacent to the sidewalk is complete
* The foundations for the benches and garbage receptacles in the open leisure space and dog park area have been poured
* The majority of the panels on the Omega fencing have been installed and the remainder will be installed this winter
* The lights have been installed

* Majority of the grading on the north half of the site has been completed so the site will drain to CBs

The contractor is planning to do work that can still be done with the winter conditions; such as:

* hauling out removal materials
* cedar planters construction
* construction of the utility/storage shed in the community garden area
* electrical and plumbing connections in shed
* electrical connection to lights.



The grading is ready in the dog park area and all of the materials for the artificial turf are currently in storage. The artificial turf contractor will be mobilizing to install the turf in the spring.

COE

[GreenSPACE]

Yay

[Coldrsx]

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/loca...endly-planning

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Editorial: Kids should be welcome downtown
http://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/e...lcome-downtown

[240glt]

^ are kids not welcome downtown ? I'm sure I have seen kids downtown before