I wanted to take the opportunity - since you're all talking loading docks - to underscore that these are one of the main reasons driving the new facility. The Cox Center is constructed in such a way that doesn't easily allow simultaneous/overlapping events as the limited loading dock access and overall space doesn't allow for load-out/load-in to be occurring at the same time or for multiple events. One of the quickest ways this facility will provide new economic impact for the city is by expanding available event dates through the elimination of these blackout periods for load-in and load-out. I hope I described that in a way that makes sense.
Makes sense to me. An event that finishes on the 10th, will be loading on the 11th, meaning the earliest another event could start would be the 13th if they are unloading the 12th. For simple numbers anyway.
Being able to simultaneously unload and load will mean shrinking that gap in the event schedule.
Now the skybridge connection to the Omni hotel seems to have been dropped, these are the three options being considered for additional MAPS funds for this facility:
This was provided as a construction update in the committee meeting this week:
Project Schedule Look Ahead
• Site Excavation mostly complete. Compaction and Site Fill with enhanced soil material has begun.
• 5th Street demolition and excavation underway.
• Major utility installation has begun in New Broadway and 4th Street.
• Deep pier drilling just starting to begin.
• Shallow foundations and core walls to also be installed in August or September.
• Structural steel erection to begin in late Fall.
Wait, the skybridge has been dropped? Is that new or did I miss it? I thought that was deemed a must-have?
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Sorry, commented before finding the info on the other thread. Tried to edit post to remove but my computer was acting up. Thanks!
Also in MAPS 3: The skybridge between the Omni hotel and the MAPS 3 convention center has been dropped from the plans.
Press Reader: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-...81599536361894
I think that Option 1 would make the most sense, although it seems to have the biggest schedule impact.
Already starting to go vertical:
Cool to see this area coming to life. Looks like a muddy red dirt mess for the workers right now though.
As someone who lives out of state, seeing that red dirt back in Oklahoma is always entertaining.
Good view of the amphitheater stage in pic #1, it shows the elevated slow where viewers will sit. Nice job, Pete.
This is going to be so worth it when it's done
I know what the word means. Why ya gotta be snarky? See that's one of those unnecessary posts that just doesn't belong here among friends.
Just wanted clarification for that context. Have never myself thought of looking at red dirt as entertaining. Just looking for the poster to expound, that's all.
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