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.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 63–October 5, 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 six

Work done today:

  • More compacting of the gravel in all areas adjacent to Buildings 240 and 244
  • Installation of 4″x8″x24″ sections of bricks forming a transition between the parking lot and sidewalks alongside both Building 240 and 244. This is a new feature to help keep the sidewalk stable and prevent sinking/drifting.
  • More wooden beams placed, including some placed flush against patios to form a barrier to help stabilize the sidewalks
  • Drainage mat placed along perimeter of parking lot in more areas
Drainage mat and installed and wooden beams brought in (but not yet placed) by Building 240.
New ventilation shaft installed.
A cut to allow new irrigation piping to go through. This will not be visible once soil and sod are in place.
New design showing concrete barrier that will sit between sidewalks and the parking lot to increase stability.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 61–October 2, 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, occasional drizzle
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Further compacting of gravel
  • Laying of filter fabric adjacent to Building 244
  • Testing of a mock-up for the transition between parking lot and sidewalk by Building 244
A mock-up showing how the parking lot will transition to the sidewalk (current design has no transition).
Area adjacent to Building 240 having gravel compacted.