UCO Boathouse

[HangryHippo]

Is there a specific start date for the rapids course to begin construction or is it just sometime this year?

[shawnw]

I do it as well, but she's not really the rule breaking type.

Likewise in most all other instances. But there are rules that are there for our protection, and there are rules that are there because an entity that already has way too much power (i.e. the railroad companies) is having a conniption because we aren't honoring that power. That bridge was already opened to people, which they never would have done if it weren't safe. Its re-closure was a power-flex and nothing more. Perhaps if she understood that better (and maybe she does, cool if so) she wouldn't feel so bad about breaking that rule. This is a similar situation as the bridge over the tracks by Aloft. Nobody feels bad about using it (or it would have been reported) because we know the reason we don't have a proper one is purely at the behest of the aforementioned powerful entities (otherwise we would have a proper one [or at least a plan for one] safe for people and future trains).

Sorry, I know you know all this, nothing against you or your girlfriend, just frustrated at the RR companies.


Anyway, glad it will be resolved soon.

[Snowman]

I do it as well, but she's not really the rule breaking type.

It sounded like the only reason it is not open is the railroad is apparently wanting some sort of (probably expensive) insurance paid by the city and still negotiating over it.

In the last meeting I had with Mike Knopp he sounded pretty hopeful that it would be open in April, so hopefully we see it resolved within the next few weeks.

They will certainly be able to have it open for events but it may be something like last year where the railroad only allows it with a stupid requirement of like five people to be standing guard at all times.

[mmonroe]

[Snowman]

When looking at the blueprints for everything that is being built I kind of wonder, when they say flood plain in that area, is the 100 year flood plain for the area the same as it was before they installed the massive flood control channel we now call a river and converted the actual river to multiple ways to feed water from areas of the city to the drainage channel.

[HangryHippo]

Is there a specific start date for the rapids course to begin construction or is it just sometime this year?

Anyone?

[Paseofreak]

When looking at the blueprints for everything that is being built I kind of wonder, when they say flood plain in that area, is the 100 year flood plain for the area the same as it was before they installed the massive flood control channel we now call a river and converted the actual river to multiple ways to feed water from areas of the city to the drainage channel.

Flood Insurance Rate Maps are continually updated to reflect current waterway configurations. Modifications are kept on file, available for review and incorporated on the next map printing.

[warreng88]

Anyone?

The latest MAPS report said 2015. I believe all of the land has been acquired and the plans are there, I wouldn't be surprised to see work start this summer.

[HangryHippo]

The latest MAPS report said 2015. I believe all of the land has been acquired and the plans are there, I wouldn't be surprised to see work start this summer.

Ok, thanks.

[Pete]

All the approvals and building permits have been issued for the Whitewater Facility.

They should be starting very soon.

[HangryHippo]

All the approvals and building permits have been issued for the Whitewater Facility.

They should be starting very soon.

Even better to hear! Thanks, Pete.

[OKCisOK4me]

I was down there earlier today and snapped this pic.

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[catch22]

I love how they incorporated natural water into this design ^

[dankrutka]

[David]

From Stan Lingo on Twitter:

Great day for placing concrete at the Chk Central Boathouse! Steel starts Monday! @UCOFoundation @OKCBHD #OKC

[Bellaboo]

I believe I saw them doing this placement on Tuesday or Wednesday morning, around 700 am.

[David]

Another nice shot of the foundation being laid:

[OKCisOK4me]

Now

[David]

Oooo, nice.

[Pete]

Steel going up quickly on this project. Thanks to Metro for the photo:

[Pete]

Bellaboo took these yesterday from the zip line.

[catcherinthewry]

Even their silt fence is in school colors. Talk about attention to detail.

[Pete]

I've said this before but this perspective of the skyline with all the boathouses and river facilities illuminated at dusk will soon become OKC's new signature.

Will be completely unique with the river, neon, zip line, whitewater facility, etc.

Coming soon to a Chamber of Commerce brochure.

[Zuplar]

I agree, although we could use some tower infill.

[hoya]

I agree, although we could use some tower infill.

We're getting it.