Construction has continued on the Russell Recreation Complex throughout the winter months and remains on schedule. Courtesy Photo
RUSSELL – Construction of the Russell Recreation Complex continues to move ahead. In the fall there was the completion of the underground drilled Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC), which provide building support. The construction of the building foundations, piers, and grade beams has continued to progress over the winter months, with Rinks number two and number three, including the central core change rooms, now completed. Site crews are now nearing completion of Rink number one under-slab drainage/grade beams and the pool filtration and change rooms.
Crews are also now moving into the community centre and the central core of the building, which are the final areas for foundation work. Interior under-slab drainage and storm/sanitary piping are being installed, alongside backfilling within the building footprint, following concrete pours.
Masonry work on the load-bearing block walls is set to begin in the coming weeks. The site will also see the shipment of structural steel for the arena components in March, which will allow exterior wall and roofing work to proceed afterward.
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Terry Tinkess is a professional photographer, educator and journalist. He has been making a living with a camera and keyboard since 1999 and has been featured in such publications as The Ottawa Citizen, Cornwall Standard Freeholder, The Globe and Mail, The Miami Herald, Ottawa Construction News, The Ontario Construction Report, Ontario Home Builder Magazine, Reed Construction Data, Canadian Potato Business and most recently, The Record and Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Terry lives in Ingleside, Ontario with his wife Brenda, Mia the anxious Pittie and cats Wally and Chubbers.
