3M Urban Ecology Restoration Grant structure backfill

This week, until today, saw the grading contractor back on site. The remainder of the 'riverbed' channel and splash pool are in the first stages of being formed. The abandoned pump house structure is being back-filled with the excavated materials from the riverbed. This will make a manageable slope running from the riverbed up to what will be the green-roofed structure.

The non load-bearing masonry walls (seen here in tan) will be removed and the structure will have four open sides. It will house some of the interpretive sign system that is in the process of being designed. From the structure you will be able to view the M-K-T trail and look across the wetlands cells, due south. This will be an exciting addition to an already valuable project.

The Maplewood Barn building is under roof

The good weather over the last week has really let Sircal Construction get a lot of progress on the Maplewood Barn.


The exterior walls and roof have been erected. The building will be wrapped in Tyvek (a water protection material that also helps stop drafts) next week. The siding may get started as well. The metal roofing will then get going.

Here's hoping the "winter" weather continues.