[Halifax] Richmond Yards | 103-47-41-40-32 m | 31-13-12-10-8 fl | U/C

[teddifax]

Please post another picture from the same vantage point on a clearer day.

[kph06]

Originally Posted by someone123

Is this the Richmond Yards crane (white, in behind near the middle of the frame)? If so, a 30 storey building will be prominent from this angle. Gladstone Ridge is visible and if I remember correctly it's only 12 or so.

I think that is the second, taller crane which went up end of last week. It’s funny, I was driving through Clayton from Bayers Lake last night and had the same thoughts. It will really stand out.

[Takeo]

Originally Posted by kph06

I think that is the second, taller crane which went up end of last week. It’s funny, I was driving through Clayton from Bayers Lake last night and had the same thoughts. It will really stand out.

The two cranes on site right now are not very tall. Definitely not near 30 stories. That’ll probably come later.

[kph06]

A Westwood Developments branded concrete placing arm has been installed onsite in the footprint of the tower. This may have been previously mentioned, Bird Construction is assisting Westwood with the project management. They did a similar partnership with Armour for Queen’s Marque. Based on the footprint, I could see there being ample room for a third crane depending on the phasing plan.

[Dmajackson]

Apparently the construction cranes will have work to do immediately. A 12 storey / 77 unit construction permit was just issued for this site. It's listed as a mixed-use building.

[kph06]

I noticed a large "D" on the taller of the two cranes. I assume this means this is destined to be a 4 crane site. One of the Basswood cranes in Russell Lake is down, I assume that and the remaining one are headed here as they also belong to Arnoldin, the formwork contractor here.

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[kph06]

Here is one from me today, it also captures the Agricola Passive House and 5585 Bilby Street projects.

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Dmajackson]

This one is starting to have work done above grade now. The area this is at lines up with the building on the far right of the rendering below.


richmonyards.com

The best angle of this project for now is from St. Alban's Street so my photo is reversed. The forms above street-grade are for the 12-storey construction permit. The 25-storey tower will be where the crane labelled 'A' is to the right. Crane 'D' to the left will be for a 10-storey building and it's subgrade work is complete. The lift crane on the left of the photo is where the 5-storey extension of 'D' along Clifton Green will be.


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[MeEtc]

Base for third crane is starting.
Photo taken today, February 24. Click for high-res.

[MeEtc]

First section of the third crane tower is on the base today, but the photo from yesterday shows concrete wasn't poured yet?

[kph06]

Originally Posted by MeEtc

First section of the third crane tower is on the base today, but the photo from yesterday shows concrete wasn't poured yet?

Typically the first section is connected to the sacrificial anchors which are cast in the concrete base. That would go in the form first, followed by rebar, followed by concrete. The anchors and first section can stand on the ground. There are likely some photos of crane bases recently in other threads.

[Dmajackson]

^ Here's an example from MR Apartments in the last few weeks;

MR Apartments - January 21, 2021 - Halifax Developments Blog

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[kph06]

Crane 3 is coming together:


(photo by me yesterday)

[kph06]

Photo by me from lunch:

[Haliguy]

I noticed last night that they have the third crane up!

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Saul Goode]

I can't tell from the perspective in those photos - is the latest crane situated for work on the 30-story tower (Building A, I believe)? As I understand it, so far only the 12-storey has a permit and is underway, correct?