The INK site has been abuzz with activity since the January demolition day. There are currently two important activities transpiring.

1. The drill rig was delivered shortly after the land was cleared and has been diligently drilling ever since. Large holes are pierced around the perimeter of the site and are filled with concrete and steel creating a retaining wall. This process is called shoring and stabilizes the surrounding soil to facilitate the excavation of the underground parkade. The East side was just completed. 140 holes down, 60 to go!

2. The excavator arrived in early March and has started doing what excavators do best, moving dirt! With three stories of parkade to build, there is a lot of soil, sediment, and shale to be scooped up. Everything that comes out of the ground has to go somewhere, so trucks will be coming and going to haul the excess earth away over the next few weeks.

After all digging is done the team will focus on the parkade. Soon you will be able to watch it rise from the depths!

Stay tuned.

-Catherine

Battistella Developments