Looks like construction is still a couple of months away. Apparently the soil is notoriously soft in that area so right now they are driving test piles. Construction is still going to happen though.
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Alex_YYC
Senior Member
^Not on hold. The equipment earlier was doing pile testing in preparation for the upcoming construction. The soil in that location is notoriously sandy, and piles needed to be tested first. Construction was planned to start around 3 months after the test equipment first arrived.
Cowtown
Senior Member
I wonder how long that fugly motel in the background will stay around once this building is done?
Golfing guy
Active Member
Equipment and work is going on again. They seem to be clearing the site of any old concrete, asphalt and vegetation.
Golfing guy
Active Member
Site has been cleared and leveled. There are site offices on the north edge of the property and porta-potties (sure sign things are ready to go )
gsunnyg
Senior Member
Great to hear! This will be the first real tall highrise outside the core/beltline since the towers by Westbrook were done.
rotten42
New Member
I have a feeling that this building won't disappoint in its execution because it couldn't possibly be uglier in person than what the render represents. No expectations means expectations met.
One of the bonuses of a crappy rendering. Undersell is easy.
Golfing guy
Active Member
This one looks to be in full swing now. Couple of drills on site this morning putting pilings in.
BKha
Active Member
Yeah, the rendering doesn’t leave much to be desired, makes no it easy to be better than expected. It’s probably going to look something like the Hat in East Village.
gsunnyg
Senior Member
Just another rendering pic I came across that I didn't see on this forum. Anyone know what the official height is in Meters?
I forgot to add this to the title earlier, it's 90.7M
Cowtown
Senior Member
Not the sexiest looking building, but it will be a great kick start to the Banff Trail TOD.