The Construction at Cedar Beach: So Far

When I started writing this blog, The Cedar Beach construction had yet to begin. Now, nearly eight months later, a significant amount of construction has already been completed and more construction is currently underway. Today, I am going to show you the journey that Cedar Beach Parkway has thus far undergone; primarily the construction of pathways in the Rose Garden and Old Fashioned Garden and the refurbishing on the reflecting ponds. Take a look.

June 2nd


June 25th: Work Began on the Ponds


July 10th: Pond work hits a fever pitch



July 16th: The Pathways are starting to be dug


July 23rd: Pond Work is Finished



August 4th: The Ponds are Refilled




August 17th: The trenches in the Old Fashioned Garden are filled, Work begins in Rose Garden



August 20th: Final Pathway created in the Old Fashioned Garden, Towers rise in the Rose Garden


August 25th: Trenches dug in the Rose Gardens



October 26th: All Rose Garden Work Finished



They have entered into new phases of construction down there now. The paving of the pathways around the reflecting ponds in nearly complete. I'll have a complete photo log and comment next week. There is alot more left to happen down there and I'll make sure to show it on here.

Our Picnic in the Park and a CBP Construction Update

Yesterday, we gathered on a beautiful afternoon in Cedar Beach Parkway for a picnic, some Frisbee and a walk through the construction in the Gardens.




Here, Sean lounges and sips his root beer:

Walking through the Gardens, I can offer a little construction update. The trenches are completely dug through the Rose Garden. Guiseppe is working fast on the completion of his columns and in the Old Fashioned Garden, they have leveled out the ground around the path and it looks even better than it did. The Garden should look great next summer.





I want to thank everyone for coming out yesterday. I was glad to be able to have a positive discussion about the construction and it was a genuinely good time. A special thanks goes to the folks who made the long drive from points south to come out, thanks Jos, Mike and Dani.

For the record, I award the frisbee MVP to my friend Will. He flailed around like a fish out of water and ate grass more than once while trying to make catches. It was a sight.

Thanks again if you made it out. I hope to see everyone again, next time.

CCP Construction Update 11: Alot of Stuff Going On!

First, the trenches for the continuation of the pathway in the Old Fashion Garden through the Rose Garden have started to be dug out:




Second, the stone pillars in the Rose garden are starting to look beautiful. Giuseppe is doing a great job.



Third, I ran into Giuseppe in the Old Fashion Garden where he was scoping out the stairs. He informed me that he will be fixing them up once his pillars are complete.
I will be looking forward to seeing his work.

Lastly, some aquatic lilies and other plants have been placed in the ponds:





Things are happening quick down there. I'll keep on it.

Keep up to date here:
Update 6/25/09
Update 7/10/09
Update 7/16/09
Update 7/23/09
Update 7/30/09
Update 8/4/09
Update 8/5/09
Update 8/17/09
Update 8/20/09
Update 8/21/09

CCP Update 10: Completed Old Fashion Garden Path and Giuseppe

Take a look at the new paths, they're beautiful. I took my mother with me and as she is handicapped, she was excited about how easy it was for her to walk through there. Good job all involved.




I hope the old fountain returns.

Giuseppe was hard at work in the summer heat on the stone columns. He was adding the decorative stone. He told me in his thick accent: "Think of roses hanging over top, it will be beautiful." I can't wait to see his finished work.

It really is looking good down there. I spoke with a gentleman named John who agreed. He was especially happy that the work was done quickly. It has been more than interesting documenting these changes and I look forward to keeping on it as future construction continues.

Keep track of the construction here:
Update 6/25/09
Update 7/10/09
Update 7/16/09
Update 7/23/09
Update 7/30/09
Update 8/4/09
Update 8/5/09
Update 8/17/09
Update 8/20/09