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Wellesley Track & Field project running on schedule

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This from the Department of Public Works:

The contractor continues to grade the field and prepare the site for the installation of the utilities such as water, electric and drainage pipes. The contractor has completed the installation of the cement concrete footings for the pedestrian foot bridge on the eastern side of the field. Here are some pictures (all photo credits to DPW) of the latest work done on the site:

A bulldozer is leveling the field to proper grade.
A bulldozer is leveling the field to proper grade.
A precast cement concrete drain manhole was installed at the west end of the field near the Fuller Brook path.
A precast cement concrete drain manhole was installed at the west end of the field near the Fuller Brook path.
Wellesley Track & Field project
This is another view of the precast cement concrete drain manhole at the western side of the field. The structure will be connected to the existing drain pipe as shown near the upper left of the photo.
Wellesley Track & Field project
Old drainage structures (mostly pipes) have been crushed and piled for offsite removal.
Wellesley Track & Field project
A stack of new drainage pipes will be installed soon.
Wellesley Track & Field project
The old score board foundation being broken apart by a hydraulic hammer.
Wellesley Track and Field project
Cement concrete being poured into the forms for the pedestrian foot bridge footings.
Wellesley Track & Field project
The pedestrian bridge footings are ready to be topped off with cement concrete.
Wellesley Track & Field project
The footings have been completed and the pedestrian bridge will start taking shape when the structural members arrive on site.
Your comments and questions regarding the Wellesley High School Track & Field project are always welcome. Please call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 781-235-7600 x 3315 or email at [email protected].

 

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