Happy Holidays from the City Center Staff! We have defiantly had an exciting 2009 and are really looking forward to 2010 and the completion of our expansion.
Work behind the construction fencing continues. Digging for the new foundation has begun and some concrete has been poured.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Behind the big fence
Now that the excitement of the columns coming down is complete, it looks like there is nothing going on behind our big green construction fence, but we assure you that there is!
Currently our construction crew is digging and placing new drains in the corner where the City Center meets the Hotel. Not very exciting to watch, since you can't see it from the street, but very exciting when it rains!
Currently our construction crew is digging and placing new drains in the corner where the City Center meets the Hotel. Not very exciting to watch, since you can't see it from the street, but very exciting when it rains!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Post Thanksgiving update
Digging started this week for some of the new drainage that is being put in. Flooding has been an issue for the City Center and Hotel in the past, so we are all very excited for the new drains!
As promised in the last two posts... here are the before and after pictures of the loggia!
As promised in the last two posts... here are the before and after pictures of the loggia!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sidewalks and Bricks! Oh My!
Now that the Loggia columns are gone, the fencing has been move back on Broadway to allow for some sidewalk space. Up next.... cleaning up the giant pile of bricks that are the remains of the columns.
Stay tuned for photos of the final columns coming down... first though we have to remember to move the pictures from the camera to the computer.
Stay tuned for photos of the final columns coming down... first though we have to remember to move the pictures from the camera to the computer.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Loggia
The column removal is expected to be complete by the end of the week! Check back for some cool before and after photos.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Demolition Update
The debris pile keeps growing as work continues on the removal of the Loggia Columns. Brick on the Ellsworth Jones Place side of the building have also started to be removed.
Also... check the side column of the blog for updates on the entrance to the building and parking.
Also... check the side column of the blog for updates on the entrance to the building and parking.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Demolition Continues
Brick by brick the loggia columns are coming down. Our demolition/construction crew has been hard at work since the pyramids came down strategically removing the columns that held them up and cleaning up the debris. Check back next week for more demolition pictures and excitement as the last column comes down.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Now the real demolition begins
If you've driven past the City Center lately you might have noticed that bricks have been coming down... slowly but surely. Yesterday the real work began when each of the 9 copper pyramids on the roof of the loggia were removed. The pictures to the right were taken by City Center Staff Members. The Saratogian also caught the action.
Read their article here http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/10/06/news/doc4acabbcf4d029915731069.txt
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Loggia Demolition Update
Quick update... the Pyramids on top of the loggia are expected to start coming down on Monday. While we wait for that to happen the crew is building a new/temporary handicap accessible ramp.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ground Breaking Pictures
Better late than never... these pictures were taken by City Center Staff Members Judy LeCain and Rebecca Vickery
Monday, September 21, 2009
Demolition is actually happening!
Fencing was put in place at the end of last week and the digging up of the sidewalk started this morning!
Large green and white signs are in place on the fence and the building pointing to the entry. It might be a little confusing for a while, but staff will be around to direct you to the right place.
Large green and white signs are in place on the fence and the building pointing to the entry. It might be a little confusing for a while, but staff will be around to direct you to the right place.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ground Breaking
The ground breaking ceremony took place this morning. Mike Toohey, Chairman of the City Center Authority, Mayor Johnson, Former Senator Bruno and Mark Baker, President of the City Center all gave speeches to commemorate the event. The highlight of the morning's festivities however was the actual ground breaking done by children from the community. Pictures of the event will come soon!
The next step is the demolition, scheduled to start bright and early tomorrow morning, the 15th.
The next step is the demolition, scheduled to start bright and early tomorrow morning, the 15th.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Communications and A/V Bids
Just a quick reminder... Communications and A/V bids are due at the City Center, in the lobby, at 11am on Thursday the 10th. Public Opening will happen right at 11.
Offices have Moved!
The Administrative Offices (Judy, Andi, Donna, Rebecca and Sarah) have officially moved across the street. No phones yet, but hopefully they will work tomorrow.
The police officer and cars stopped at the light had a good laugh as we tried to get our picture taken in the cross walk. A big Thanks to Angela at the Convention Bureau for being our photographer!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Groundbreaking and Moving
The Groundbreaking Ceremony has been scheduled for September 14th at 11am. More information to come.
As mentioned in a previous post... the City Center offices are moving across the street to 517 Broadway, suite 206 starting September 8th till the completion of construction. While movers are handling the heavy stuff, City Center Staff will also be moving some of the equipment... so if you happen to see us posing for some fun pictures while crossing the street, please don't run us over :-)
If you have any questions about the construction, don't hesitate to give us a call! Or send a quick e-mail to reception@saratogacitycenter.org
As mentioned in a previous post... the City Center offices are moving across the street to 517 Broadway, suite 206 starting September 8th till the completion of construction. While movers are handling the heavy stuff, City Center Staff will also be moving some of the equipment... so if you happen to see us posing for some fun pictures while crossing the street, please don't run us over :-)
If you have any questions about the construction, don't hesitate to give us a call! Or send a quick e-mail to reception@saratogacitycenter.org
Monday, August 24, 2009
Communication and A/V Bids
The pre-bid meeting for Contracts 6 (Communication) and 7 (Audio/Video) will be tomorrow, August 25th at 1pm at the City Center.
Anyone interested in submitting a bid is strongly encouraged to attend.
Anyone interested in submitting a bid is strongly encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Construction Bids
Now that the bids are in and have been officially calculated...
MLB Construction, of Malta, NY, has been selected as General Contractor; Collett Mechanical, of Latham, NY, for HVAC work; Alltek Energy Systems, of of Waterford, NY for Plumbing work; Gross Electric, of Queensbury, for Electrical work; and Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, of Latham, NY for Fire Protection Work.
There has also been another advertisement for bids for Communications and Audio/Video. It will be in the Saratogian on the 20th and 21st, the Gazette on the 21st and 22nd and the Times Union on the 22nd and 23rd.
On another note... during construction the City Center Offices will be moving across the street to 517 Broadway, suite 206.
MLB Construction, of Malta, NY, has been selected as General Contractor; Collett Mechanical, of Latham, NY, for HVAC work; Alltek Energy Systems, of of Waterford, NY for Plumbing work; Gross Electric, of Queensbury, for Electrical work; and Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, of Latham, NY for Fire Protection Work.
There has also been another advertisement for bids for Communications and Audio/Video. It will be in the Saratogian on the 20th and 21st, the Gazette on the 21st and 22nd and the Times Union on the 22nd and 23rd.
On another note... during construction the City Center Offices will be moving across the street to 517 Broadway, suite 206.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to your source for updates on the City Center Expansion Project!
Today is day one! Bids for construction were accepted and opened today. A big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted their bids before the deadline this morning, and who stayed around to hear them read.
The Authority will review the bids on the 12th and make recommendations to the City Council for the Council Meeting on the 18th. Check back on the 19th for who gets the notice to proceed.
Today is day one! Bids for construction were accepted and opened today. A big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted their bids before the deadline this morning, and who stayed around to hear them read.
The Authority will review the bids on the 12th and make recommendations to the City Council for the Council Meeting on the 18th. Check back on the 19th for who gets the notice to proceed.
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