Construction

	AUGUST 8, 2006 View from southwest corner showing continuation of steel work. Sheet metal now covers the main-floor library area, with the FCC office complex on the second floor.
	AUGUST 8, 2006 Installation of sheet metal coverings over the main floor of the new library.
	AUGUST 8, 2006 Utilities connections in place.
	AUGUST 8, 2006 Sewer line installation near the northwest corner of the facility.
	JULY 12, 2006 Installation of structural steel continues on the north side, where the new main entrance will be located.
	JULY 4, 2006 This steel skeleton of the two-storey library/FCSS office complex begins to take shape on the west side of the facility.
	JULY 4, 2006 This steel skeleton of the two-storey library/FCSS office complex begins to take shape on the west side of the facility.
	JUNE 28, 2006 The first vertical steel support columns are set in place.
	JUNE 28, 2006 Construction of the west wing elevator shaft as a free standing unit nears completion prior to erection of structural steel.
	JUNE 28, 2006 Excavation work on 51st Avenue in order to begin installation of sewer and water services.
	JUNE 19, 2006 Backfilling recently-poured foundation walls on the east side of the building.
	JUNE 19, 2006 Backfilling recently-poured foundation walls on the north side of the building.
	JUNE 6, 2006 This view from the northeast corner shows the new foundation relative to the old facility walls, which are structurally sound and will become part of the new facility.
	JUNE 6, 2006 West-side view of the old Lacombe Memorial Centre structure that will be retained, with new foundation walls set in place for the expansion portion of the building.
	MAY 18, 2006 Excavation work under way at the north end of the old Lacombe Memorial C.entre A spacious new covered entrance and main lobby will be added here.
	MAY 18, 2006 View of foundation work for the new library and FCSS offices, looking west from the old LMC.
	MAY 18, 2006 Pouring of concrete foundations for the new library and FCSS offices is under way on the west side of the old LMC.
	MAY 9, 2006 A "cherry picker" is used to remove ceiling tiles and light fixtures. The west wall has been removed; it will eventually serve as the entry point to the new library and FCSS office.
	MAY 9, 2006 Crawl space backfilling and leveling is completed. Only the steel support columns and concrete shell remain in place.
	MAY 9, 2006 More than 1,000 red bricks salvaged from the exterior walls are hand-cleaned and stacked on pallets. In recognition of LMC history, the bricks will eventually be used to decorate support pillars in the new Lacombe Public Library.
	MAY 9, 2006 Backfilling of the crawl space with a metre-deep layer of gravel continues. The low concrete walls once supported the LMC floor.
	MAY 9, 2006 Dozens of truckloads of gravel are used to fill in the metre-deep crawl space that existed beneath the LMC floor. A large opening is cut in the east wall to allow access by heavy machinery.
	MAY 9, 2006 West side excavation complete; special care was taken to preserve the adjacent cenotaph site and Lest We Forget Park.
	MAY 9, 2006 Excavation work completed and ready for foundation work. View looking east with old Town Office and Parkland Place Bldg. (Public Library) in background.
	APRIL 29, 2006 East side excavation; site of library and FCSS offices. Original brickwork clearly visible on west wall of LMC.
	APRIL 29, 2006 East side excavation; site of library and FCSS offices.
	APRIL 29, 2006 East side excavation; site of library and FCSS offices.
	APRIL 29, 2006 Excavation on the east side of the LMC (following demolition of Kinsmen annex) in preparation for construction of library and FCSS offices.
	APRIL 17, 2006 Interior demolition debris is stockpiled for disposal.
	APRIL 17, 2006 The complete demolition and removal of interior is a dusty task. Debris is stockpiled on the east side parking lot for disposal.
	APRIL 6, 2006 Demolition of Kinsmen annex on west side of LMC.
	APRIL 6, 2006 Demolition of Kinsmen annex on west side of LMC.
	APRIL 6, 2006 Demolition of Kinsmen annex on west side of LMC.
	APRIL 5, 2006 Removal of trees and shrubbery on the west side of the LMC to accommodate demolition of the Kinsmen annex and excavation for the new library and FCSS offices.
	APRIL 5, 2006 First visible signs of renovation activity. Glass block windows have been removed and stored; interior fixtures were salvaged for sale as recycled building materials.
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