WFC Construction Update
Construction Update:
Steel erection of the roof structure is underway. Three of the steel trusses have been placed in addition to the joists that connect them together. The contractor will start placing the steel decking soon. The contractor hopes to have the roof completed by mid to late December.
Concrete and masonry block work continues on the site. Most of the concrete for the building has been poured including the bleachers and slab-on-grade.
The Insulated Metal Panels for the building exterior have arrived and are being stored temporarily in a portion of the parking lot on Gray Avenue by the spray park in LeBourdais Park.
Schedule and Budget:
The Contractor has issued a revised project schedule. The schedule can be viewed on the City’s website. The project continues to be on schedule for completion by September 2017 and on budget for $20.6 million. Over $2 million has been spent on local contractors and suppliers to date on the project.
Fundraising:
The Seat Sale and Mural Sale continue. If you haven’t sponsored a seat or made a donation to the project, contact Alex by email at: arenaproject@quesnel.ca.
WFC Construction Update
Construction Update:
Crews have poured a significant portion of the slab-on-grade floors on the main level including most of the dressing rooms, storage rooms, mechanical rooms, offices and the lobby. Most of the concrete for the north side bleachers has been poured and forming work has started on the south side. The contractor is preparing to pour concrete for the stairway at the front entrance of the building and for the header trenches for the refrigeration system.
The steel framework is now in place for the front lobby and the main trusses are expected to arrive on site soon. Masonry block construction is well underway. Most of the main floor perimeter walls are complete and work has begun on the interior and upper level walls.
Schedule and Budget:
The project continues to be on schedule for completion by September 2017 and on budget for $20.6 million. Over $1.8 million has been spent on local contractors and suppliers to date on the project.
Fundraising:
The Seat Sale and Mural Sale continue. If you haven’t sponsored a seat or made a donation to the project, contact Alex by email at: arenaproject@quesnel.ca.
Executive Office Nominations Coming!
All positions are up for election this December! If you’re interested in running for a position on the executive committee or if you have questions about any duties and responsibilities, you can talk to any current officer or steward about the election process in December: