Most of the perimeter concrete floors are in place. The contractors are forming and pouring the concrete walls and floors for the orchestra lift pit, directly in front of the stage. Mechanical contractors are continuing the installation of pipe in areas leading to the upper level mechanical rooms. HVAC ductwork is being installed at all levels and the installation of sprinkler piping continues. Concrete block walls continue to be constructed in the basement and upper levels, along with light gauge metal partitions and gypsum board walls.
Work continues on the West Addition, with masonry walls being constructed in several locations.
Projected completion is scheduled for November 2000. Dam No. 2 at Western Avenue is similar to the Eastern Avenue Dam with the exception of the addition of 25-foot lock gate and automatic operating system with manual override to accommodate passage of small watercraft. Dam No. 3 at May Avenue is similar in design to the Eastern Avenue Dam with the exception of the addition of 25-foot lock gate and automatic operating system with manual override to accommodate passage of small watercraft. The delayed start was approved due to both the Western and May Dam contractors utilizing the same gate fabricator and the inability of the fabricator to simultaneously manufacture gates for both projects. Ninety-eight percent of the slabs, excluding the ice rink floor, have been placed.