Phase 2 membrane project, Day 60–October 1, 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, cloudy, early showers
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • More compacting of the gravel, particularly adjacent to Building 240
Initial pass on compacting gravel next to Building 240.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 59–September 29, 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: 15°C, cloudy, some showers
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Further extension of aggregate (gravel) on drainage mat adjacent to Building 240
  • Additional layer and compacting of gravel adjacent to Building 244
The lighter-looking material is compacted gravel. Sand will then go on top of the compacted gravel.
A whole lot of gravel.
Gravel being spread in front of Building 240. The cloth underneath is filter fabric and keeps the gravel from getting into the drainage mat beneath.

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.