MAY 10: All in readiness for the piers...
During this week the last of the extenal demolition was completed including the complete demolition of the stair case, the removal of some trees at the entrance to La Valla and the 'staking out' of the ground for the new buildings, while within the building the workers have been busy building up the new verandah floor and installing the electrical and plumbing services... |
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The ground is 'staked out' for the cement foundations for the new reception/office area ... |
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Some of the rich top soil is put aside for future landscaping ... |
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The former compactus room is prepared for its new life as a toilet! |
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Our treeman lops the top of a gum tree at the entrance to La Valla ... |
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The camerman captures the moment ... |
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The 'Blueroom' like you've never seen it before ... |
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Old openings bricked up, new openings made ... |
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The new floor on the verandah is now at the same level as the rest of the floor .... |
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The waterproof membrane for the ensuites ... |
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The original sandstock bricks are put aside for later patch up work ... |
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The Japanese maple outside Gally's Cottage demands our attention ... |
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As does this little piece of sunshine in front of the Le Rosey building ... |