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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Workers remove the old press box before the land grading equipment moves in to begin grading the surface behind the backstop.
Workers remove the old press box before the land grading equipment moves in to begin grading the surface behind the backstop.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
The completion of grading and surface compaction work done according to site plan specifications.
The completion of grading and surface compaction work done according to site plan specifications.
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Geological drillers use their equipment to conduct .psi testing on the soil and check the surface compaction.
Geological drillers use their equipment to conduct .psi testing on the soil and check the surface compaction.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
The site development phase is completed as project gets a green light from the geological testing to move forward.
The site development phase is completed as project gets a green light from the geological testing to move forward.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
A two week stretch of rainy, inclement weather forces postponements in the next phase of the project.
A two week stretch of rainy, inclement weather forces postponements in the next phase of the project.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Work resumes under clear skies as workers prepare to begin on the foundation of the new stadium.
Work resumes under clear skies as workers prepare to begin on the foundation of the new stadium.
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Workers diagram and layout markings for the components of the stadium foundation.
Workers diagram and layout markings for the components of the stadium foundation.
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Workers make some last-minute adjustments to the layout the evening before the concrete foundation pillars are to be poured.
Workers make some last-minute adjustments to the layout the evening before the concrete foundation pillars are to be poured.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
The concrete foundation anchor piers have been set as the new stadium finally begins to rise up from the ground.
The concrete foundation anchor piers have been set as the new stadium finally begins to rise up from the ground.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Workers prepare to pour the concrete for the handicap ramp and ready the site for arrival of the steel bleacher sections.
Workers prepare to pour the concrete for the handicap ramp and ready the site for arrival of the steel bleacher sections.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
The steel bleacher sections arrive and assembly of the stadium substructure begins.
The steel bleacher sections arrive and assembly of the stadium substructure begins.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Workers brave a week of below-freezing temperatures and throw up the steel bleacher framework in no time.
Workers brave a week of below-freezing temperatures and throw up the steel bleacher framework in no time.
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Installation (in progress) of various bleacher components - seating and riser planks, colored stair nose caps, handrails, guardrailing, steps and ramps.
Installation (in progress) of various bleacher components - seating and riser planks, colored stair nose caps, handrails, guardrailing, steps and ramps.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Workers wrap up installation, add some finishing touches and carry out underground utility work as project nears completion.
Workers wrap up installation, add some finishing touches and carry out underground utility work as project nears completion.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
The new stadium looking clean and pristine as it hosted its first unofficial "white out." (Yes, it does snow sometimes here in the dirty south.)
The new stadium looking clean and pristine as it hosted its first unofficial "white out." (Yes, it does snow sometimes here in the dirty south.)
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