Campus Construction Update: Week of July 12, 2010

Rest, stop: A worker rests near the construction fence. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

Rest, stop: A worker rests near the construction fence. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

We all know that being able to deal effectively with boundary issues is key to a well-evolved personality. The Garcelon Field renovation passed such a developmental milestone July 8 with the completion of its concrete “anchor curb.” Read more about the Garcelon Field renovation.

These days, “Hedge Hall is really all about steel,” says project manager Paul Farnsworth. Trucks bearing Hedge Hall’s new steel skeleton should start to arrive Monday, July 19. Read more about the renovation of Hedge and Roger Williams halls.


Construction equipment crowds the space between Hedge and Roger Williams halls. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

View to a Bill: A raw window opening affords a sight line into Roger Williams Hall. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

There's still plenty of site preparation to be done before the slab is poured for Hedge Hall's new entrance. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

A power shovel appears to be nearly concealed by mounds of crushed rock on Garcelon Field. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)

These pipes will drain the renovated Garcelon Field. (Doug Hubley/Bates College)


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