Construction is moving forward for our new hospital. With the threat of rain in this week’s forecast, crews are continuing their work while prepping the site for rain. Here’s a look at a few of the significant areas of the site:
Pier drilling continues, complicated by the excess groundwater and clay soil.
Pier drilling is continuing on the upper foundation, complicated by excess water from winter storms bringing out the clay texture of the soil. The “pounding” of the drills is from the soil and clay removal from the drills, rather than from the drilling itself. The clay soil is common in parts of California.
Slurry placement as pier is drilled.
Linking the main hospital campus directly to the existing parking garage is an integral part of the project, and also improves access for patients, staff and visitors. The prep work for the garage entry is complete, and the ramp, or bridge, now has the metal decking installed.
Metal decking is now installed on the new bridge to the parking garage.
Crews are also working underground to complete many areas of the project, including the basement elevator pit, excavation of areas for underground plumbing piping and electrical conduit, and continued installation of rebar.
Underground plumbing installation
As always, we welcome your questions and comments.
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