Robson Square Renovations - Page 93

jollyburger · #**1841** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 2:53 PM**

Seems like they've finished all the main paving work in the plaza now. Though the Howe Street side is still rough.

Graham_Yvr · #**1842** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 3:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Seems like they've finished all the main paving work in the plaza now. Though the Howe Street side is still rough.

This project has really dragged on. I guess with COVID there's not been any pressure to get it done and opened - lack of tourists/low foot traffic in the area, but really. It was supposed to be completed Spring 2020.

And, can anyone say whether those horrible pagodas are going to replaced in this project....? Yikes.

Changing City · #**1843** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Graham_Yvr

This project has really dragged on. I guess with COVID there's not been any pressure to get it done and opened - lack of tourists/low foot traffic in the area, but really. It was supposed to be completed Spring 2020.

And, can anyone say whether those horrible pagodas are going to replaced in this project....? Yikes.

COVID seemed to close it down for a while. The contractors were presumably trying to work out how to carry on the work while obeying the new health and safety requirements.

The pagodas are part of the BC Government property. This is the City's street project, so there's no reason to think they're changing as a result of the repaving.

Graham_Yvr · #**1844** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

COVID seemed to close it down for a while. The contractors were presumably trying to work out how to carry on the work while obeying the new health and safety requirements.

The pagodas are part of the BC Government property. This is the City's street project, so there's no reason to think they're changing as a result of the repaving.

Fair enough. Although, this is more than 'repaving', I now understand the two 'owners' as it were. I was under the impression this area was also BC Government property. My mistake. There was a proposal some time ago to replace the pagodas and add other structures that were more modern in appearance. I lumped that into this. I'll lower my expectations which is something I'm used to around city projects.

mcminsen · #**1845** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 9:26 PM**

Oct.18 '20, my pics

jollyburger · #**1846** Posted **Oct 19, 2020, 11:44 PM**

Someone tagged some of the glass over the rinks as well.

jollyburger · #**1847** Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 2:38 AM**

Maybe it'll be finished before Christmas? Seems like they were doing some finishing work on the west end of the plaza and some fencing was being removed/moved.

mcminsen · #**1848** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 11:55 AM**

In the seven weeks since my last update it's hard to see any progress.

Dec.6 '20, my pics

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mcminsen · #**1849** Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 2:33 PM**

I think I see some progress.

Jan.10 '21, my pics

idunno · #**1850** Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 4:48 PM**

Let's hope it's open by.... Summer 2021? Summer 2026? Summer 2300?!?

djh · #**1851** Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 8:18 PM**

LOL, this thread just celebrated its 13 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

City Projects, YAY!!!

mcminsen · #**1852** Posted **Jan 17, 2021, 5:29 AM**

Zipping right along now.

Jan.16 '21, my pics

teriyaki · #**1853** Posted **Jan 17, 2021, 7:06 AM**

What are we thinking now, Spring 2021? Summer 2021? It's gotta be close to completion by now right

mcminsen · #**1854** Posted **Jan 17, 2021, 7:16 AM**

I'm not even going to guess. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets to a point where it looks 100% complete but then the fences stay up for long time.

officedweller · #**1855** Posted **Jan 17, 2021, 9:47 AM**

Are those inset boxes with the cross ribs for electrical?

mcminsen · #**1856** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 5:07 AM**

Jan.19 '21, my pics

jollyburger · #**1857** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 6:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Are those inset boxes with the cross ribs for electrical?

There's some orange conduit pipes in earlier photos from where those boxes are.

SpongeG · #**1858** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 7:45 AM**

will that be for lighting within the gorund?

thanks for the pics, haven't been down in ages. Is gonna be nice.

jollyburger · #**1859** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 9:56 AM**

I doubt there's any lighting in the pavers. Anyone else notice the four red loudspeakers attached to one of the light stands?

officedweller · #**1860** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 4:37 PM**

I was thinking the electrical could be for booths, etc for events.

Wonder what the speakers are for? (maybe it's a sculpture?)