Phase 2 membrane project, Day 58–September 28, 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: 17°C, cloudy, late afternoon showers
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Continued spreading and compacting of gravel aggregate adjacent to Building 244
Two of the machines used to compact the gravel are visible in this shot.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 57–September 26, 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: 17°C, partly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 8

Work done today:

  • More aggregate (sand) has been spread over the drainage mat adjacent to Building 244
This sand will be compacted before pavers are added on top. The planter show will also be rebuilt to address deficiencies.
Sand now extends to near entrance of Building 244.
Staging area for the sand. It is loaded from the excavator and then taken into position by wheelbarrow.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 56–September 25, 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: 14°C, showers and clouds
Workers onsite: At least six

Work done today:

  • Delivery of aggregate material (sand) to the site
  • Aggregate (sand) spread over existing drainage mat adjacent to Building 244
  • Reinstatement of wooden beans near corner of main entrance of Building 244
Dump truck unloading sand in staging area of visitor parking lot.
River stone (gravel) will be placed inside the wooden beams after filter fabric has been placed over the drainage mat.
Sand poured over drainage mat after the mat has been taped down. This sand will be compacted multiple times before pavers are restored on top.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 55–September 24, 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: 16°C, mostly cloudy, showers in afternoon
Workers onsite: At least four

Work done today:

  • Cleaning bricks (pavers)
  • Area near patio closest to 244 entrance has had root barrier laid and material is being built up to help create a slope for better drainage
Root barrier (under drainage mat, no visible) laid down in this corner, area built up to slope toward drains.
The site as of September 24, 2026.