Entering the Construction Phase
Norfolk based J. Hockman, Inc. was contracted to perform the excavation services and site work for the project. The septic system is almost complete, and the project broke ground on the hole for the foundation for the addition on Sept. 9, 2011.
The construction phase of the Norfolk Grange Hall Historic Renovation Project is now well underway, and is moving forward after considerable delays in the project design phase. With the continued support of Norfolk's Community Preservation Committee, the project continues to focus on the goal of restoring this town landmark to its former glory.
Over the course of the summer, the project has been steadily moving forward under the direction of the Construction Project Manager, Mark Landry of Landmark Services of Walpole. Along with Mr. Landry, the Grange has been working closely with the town's Historical Commission, who shares the Grange's goal of protecting the historical character of the building for the future.
In preparation for the installation of the septic system, Royer Tree Service was contracted to remove a row of trees along the side of the building nearest the temporary construction road leading to the new school.
Royer Tree Service was contracted to remove the large trees bordering the septic system. The company's crew of certified arborists used a large crane and wood chipper to remove the trees -- and the debris was chipped and hauled away.
The septic system has been installed on the left hand side of the hall (when viewed from the road), and will be connected to the building when the addition to the main hall is finished. The addition being added to the back of the hall is designed to accommodate the construction of two ADA compliant bathrooms.
The septic system is pictured above just prior to completion, following the removal of the trees along the side of the hall. The temporary construction road to the new school can be viewed on the left of the picture. The addition to the building will involve two eight foot extensions on the current small addition viewed at the back of the hall.
