• PoR PLAZA: Sand set paver reinstallation in segments 3 & 2 are ongoing and will continue into March. Segment 1 sand set pavers install picked up on 2/16. The installation of the final granite bench was completed on 2/9. Relief angle that supports the WoR panels in segment 1 was installed 2/15 – 2/18. Wall of Remembrance panels 003-026 started on 2/21 and was completed on 2/28. WoR panels 001 & 002 are scheduled to be set on 3/1. Steel support installation for the grating at the Linden tree pits was completed on 2/25. The L06 light sleeve install south of the Mural Wall that began in January was completed 2/21. Upcoming activities for March include installation of WoR panels in segment 3 (panels 84- 66) and segment 2 (panels 067-062), installation of the large, mortared pavers in front of segment 1 WoR panels, tree grate install, & cheek wall stone and lighting on 1⁄2 of the north sidewalk.
  • POOL of REMEMBRANCE: The installation of the light sleeves for the pool was completed on 2/8. The waterproofing around the sleeves occurred on 2/11 and concrete topping slab was completed on 2/22. Crack membrane was started on 2/15 and laying of the pool pavers began on 2/17. A tent and heater were set in the pool to assist installing the pool pavers to create acceptable temperature conditions. Upcoming activities for March include continuing pool paver install along with the crack membrane.
  • MURAL WALL: The reinstallation of the mow strip pavers on the south side of the Mural Wall was completed on 2/21, with the exception of the grout. The grouting of these pavers will begin once the weather is suitable.
  • SITE WORK (outside PoR Plaza): Waterproofing behind the installed WoR panels in segment 3 was completed 2/18. Drain board was installed on 2/24. Remaining light weight fill for segment 3 started on 2/17 and was completed on 2/25. Drainage board for the back of the south cheek wall was installed on 2/25. Activities for March include drain tile and filter fabric install behind the segment 1 WoR panels, and the remaining drainage board/drain tile behind the south cheek walls. The grade cut in segment 2 (east side) is scheduled to be completed once the WoR panels are installed in segment 2.
  • FIELD OF SERVICE: Flushing the laterals of the west pathway trench drain was completed on 2/2. Honing of the Causality Curb began on 2/7 and is expected to be completed in early March. The removal, engraving, and metal inlay replacement at the quote stone began on 2/15, with an expected completion in early March. The UN Curb installation began on 2/16 but is currently delayed as replacement pieces are needed due to quality issues. The replacement pieces are expected on site in late March. The caulking of the west pathway pavers will be completed once edging that was added in RFI 0083 is installed in late March. The upcoming activities in March for the FoS include aiming the statue lighting.
  • PUMP ROOM: Pump room activities including pump and pipe maintenance and maintenance to the exhaust fan began on 2/8, with an expected completion of mid-March. The upcoming activities for March include installing a dehumidifier, replacing pipe insulation, labelling the pipes, installing a sump pit cover, cleaning out the sump pit and reservoir next to the pump room.
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