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The project started for real on April the 6th.... though the first activity was back in December 03...

tuesday the 16th of December.....the first signs of activity....test holes....

Design and more views..
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tuesday the 6th of April..contractors van on site..
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Wed 7th April..fences go up...please remember....stay out...
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Thursday 8th april....big boys toys.....

 

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Friday 9th April...a hole for a bowl....and "wave" goodby....
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Sat 10th Apr...more preparation..and a lot more to come.....
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Mon 12th Apr..... Can you dig it...as I said..a lot more prep..but each day brings it a little closer...
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Wed 14th Apr..no update yesterday...today starting to see outlines and shapes..the contractors are really on the ball...
Thurs 15th April...wet...still more digging and more shapes appearing...
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Fri 16th April...the rain was heavy for a time last night..I feared a swimming pool this morning...but all is well....I know these pics are more or less the same but each day progress is being made...and I want you to see as much of the process as possible..
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Sat 17th April...the drains go in...now it's more construction.... less destruction....so please remember...Stay Out......
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Mon 19th April...despite more rain the low level drains are installed...today the ground level bowl drains marked and excavated...
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Tues 20th April... bowl drains completed..the better the drains the quicker the park will dry when it rains...
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Wed 21st April...bowl outline and lower level.....no problems so far.... great progress...
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Thurs 22nd April...steel rebar..outline pegs and a couple of overviews....
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Fri 23 April....more lower level layout...and a look back at what was before...

Every aspect of the build is important.... as components are being installed...The need to stay out increases....

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Sat 24th April....spine outline and expansion joints....we should see some concrete by next week....
Mon 26th April...Sunny day..a closer look at the membrane,expansion joints and preparation for the steel reinforcement..
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Tues 27th April.....drain collar and steel mesh.... an overview.....concrete any day...and I think I've found Elvis....
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Wed 28th April...the first concrete delivered.. poured and levelled by Barrys enormous roller..!! go on my son.....

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Thurs 29th April...large areas of "finished "concrete..These are the surfaces you will eventually skate or ride..so remember please Stay out...
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Fri 30th April..the progress of the last month is clear to see..more sections and the last step outline...well done boys.. an outstanding months work.....

 

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This reminder will follow each daily update...this is your park...do not risk injury to yourself or damage to the surfaces..by entering the site...Please Stay Out
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