Phase 2 membrane project, Day 70–October 14, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 18°C, cloudy with showers early in morning, then clearing
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Further extension of pavers in parking lot around the planter by the emergency repair area
  • Initial placement of pavers are being installed on Building 244 sidewalk along south side
  • Soil has been brought in and distributed in most areas where grass will be located
Initial pavers for sidewalk adjacent to Building 244 are being placed.
Most of the south side of the parking lot has had pavers restored. It’s hard to see in this photo, but the pavers gently slope toward the drain.
Soil added to grassy areas by Building 244. The gap between the building and wooden beams will be filled with river rock, as before.
Pavers extended toward Building 240. Soil added to grassy areas.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 69–October 13, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: Around 16°C, partly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 3

Work done today:

  • Phase 1 extension removal of old gravel complete, new gravel is being put in place
  • More compacting of area adjacent to Building 240
  • More work on leveling and compacting fine gravel for sidewalk adjacent to Building 244
More prep work on the sidewalk adjacent to Building 244.
New gravel added to Phase 1 extension area.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 67 and 68–October 9/10, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: Around 13–15°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 3

I’ve been busy the past few days so I’m combining the work done on Friday and Saturday into one post.

Work done:

  • Some more pavers installed in the parking lot
  • Additional compacting of gravel in the area in front of the 240 building (Saturday)
  • Some minor housekeeping (cleaning, organization)

It’s possible other work may have been done, but I did not observe anything specific.

The site as of Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 66–October 8, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 21°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 8

Work done today:

  • Additional extension of pavers in the parking lot adjacent to Building 244
  • Filter fabric placed alongside Building 240’s east edge in preparation for reinstatement of sidewalk
  • Trench drain ends were dug out for inspection. This is to prepare for its replacement or possible refurbishment. The holes were filled after the inspection was complete.
Pavers now extend the full length of the parking lot along its south edge.
Exploratory work on the ailing trench drain. The hole was later refilled and the pavers put back in place.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 65–October 7, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 19°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Continued placement of pavers in the visitor parking lot adjacent to Building 244
Pavers reaching from one planter box nearly to the other on the far side.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 64–October 6, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 21°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 9

Work done today:

  • Blue Drop continued installing new irrigation piping
  • Additional drainage mat and wooden beams installed along perimeter of Buildings 240 and 244
  • More compacting of gravel throughout work area
  • Removal of old, more finely ground gravel from Phase 1 extension area. This will be replaced by the newer aggregate material approved by Strata Engineering.
  • A small section of pavers has been reinstalled in the parking lot adjacent to Building 244
Phase 1 extension area showing older gravel being removed. It will be replaced by the lighter-coloured gravel seen under the excavator.
More drainage mat and wooden beam installation adjacent to Building 240.
The first pavers placed back in the parking lot near Building 244. They are lined up flush with the new concrete bricks that form a transition between the parking lot and sidewalk.
Sidewalk reconstruction along Building 244 showing filter fabric laid over drainage mat, with aggregate on top. This material is different than the type used where vehicle traffic occurs.