Construction Progress

Despite the many weather issues we have experienced, things are progressing on our building projects at a fast pace and they are really starting to look like the finished products! We thought it might be fun to provide you with side-by-side comparisons of each building that show what each building was designed to look like and what it actually looks like now. Below you will see the original drawings of each project above a photo of the actual building under construction. It really shows how far along the buildings are and what’s underneath all those tarps! Our completion dates of July 10, 2010 for Aspen Drive and Fall 2010 for Cook Park are getting closer and closer!

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The Aspen Library is really beginning to take shape!

Exterior and interior metal framing installation has begun and is proceeding like gangbusters! You can actually see the framework of the main entrance! The parking lot is taking shape as well with concrete for the main entry being poured in mid-October. Above grade plumbing and interior electrical work is ongoing and installation of the concrete block wall at the bookmobile garage began at the end of October. We continue to be right on schedule for a spring, 2010 completion date despite all the inclement weather we have been experiencing.

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Steel has arrived at Aspen!

A skeleton of the building can now be seen at Aspen! Steel started arriving last week and erectors immediately went to work. Erection should be complete in three weeks or less! In addition to that, the bookmobile garage and maintenance slabs have been poured with parking lot forming and curb evacuation progressing as well.

Remember to check back every week for updates!

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Cook Park Demolition

Excitement is in the air! Demolition officially began at the Cook Park Library on September 2 when construction crews demolished the front entrance in preparation for the construction of the new Children’s Wing! The concrete slab is expected to be poured in the next couple of weeks.

In addition to that, holes were cut out of the west side wall to accommodate the large, beautiful windows that will be installed in the Adult Services area. These windows will provide additional light and picturesque views of historic downtown Libertyville. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see this in person, we encourage you to check it out. It is quite the sight to behold!

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