Here is the latest news from John Gillum:
North Village Branch Library Replacement Project: Construction of the new North Village Branch Library at 2505 Steck Avenue continues to progress well at this point in time, with a number of trades actively engaged at the site. On April 7th, the specified bituminous waterproofing solution was sprayed on the ICF walls, and on April 14th, the installation of the roof was initiated now that the steel framing and deck has been installed at the building entry form. A final inspection has been requested by the contractor for the biofiltration pond, and work on the rainwater collection cistern is expected to be completed within the month.
Other ongoing work includes installation of the exterior studs, forming of the footings and planter to be followed shortly by the appropriate placement of cement. The steel erector continues to carry out punch list work, but is expected to call for his final inspection in the near future. City staff along with consultant architects and engineers have reviewed and accepted the architectural concrete column sample provided by the contractor, although improvements to the concrete column reinforcing will need to be made. The Library Department remains confident that the North Village Branch Library will be ready to open to the public in January of 2009, as per the established project schedule.
