Federal Buildings Heating and Cooling Plant Renovations | U/C - Page 5

nalnal · #81 Posted **Apr 18, 2022, 1:33 PM**

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I believe it will be demolished.

Thanks.

Kitchissippi · #82 Posted **Jul 17, 2022, 1:10 AM**

The cantilevered steel structure is up. I'm thinking this place could end up being a popular spot to shoot sci-fi scenes when it's done.

rocketphish · #83 Posted **Jul 17, 2022, 3:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

The cantilevered steel structure is up. I'm thinking this place could end up being a popular spot to shoot sci-fi scenes when it's done.

Great shot! I hope you didn't get wet while taking it

Kitchissippi · #84 Posted **Jul 17, 2022, 8:31 PM**

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Great shot! I hope you didn't get wet while taking it

I was wearing waterproof sandals.

With Westboro Beach closed, Richmond Landing has been my regular put-in spot for a kayak.

J.OT13 · #85 Posted **Jul 18, 2022, 6:12 PM**

It will be interesting to see the finished product. Still not convinced that screen will work.

Kitchissippi · #86 Posted **Jul 18, 2022, 7:23 PM**

I think it would be nice if they planted vines to grow up the screen. It would help blend it better into the escarpment and the leaves in the summer would keep the metal from heating up. Even in the winter without foliage the creeping branches would add some natural randomness to the mesh.

kwoldtimer · #87 Posted **Jul 19, 2022, 12:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

I think it would be nice if they planted vines to grow up the screen. It would help blend it better into the escarpment and the leaves in the summer would keep the metal from heating up. Even in the winter without foliage the creeping branches would add some natural randomness to the mesh.

I wonder if the screen could safely bear the weight ...

J.OT13 · #88 Posted **Jul 19, 2022, 1:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

I think it would be nice if they planted vines to grow up the screen. It would help blend it better into the escarpment and the leaves in the summer would keep the metal from heating up. Even in the winter without foliage the creeping branches would add some natural randomness to the mesh.

That would be great if possible.

Uhuniau · #89 Posted **Jul 19, 2022, 5:51 PM**

Just noticed the other week that the little mini park behind the Supreme Court was accessible again.

zzptichka · #90 Posted **Aug 13, 2022, 1:20 AM**

Click for full size.

Weholite · #91 Posted **Aug 14, 2022, 8:24 PM**

Great photograph of a nice project!

Admiral Nelson · #92 Posted **Aug 15, 2022, 2:55 AM**

Are those railway tracks along the bottom? Never noticed them before.

LRTeverywhere · #93 Posted **Aug 15, 2022, 3:07 AM**

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Are those railway tracks along the bottom? Never noticed them before.

I believe it is a temporary install on top of the MUP, used for the installation of those pipes

zzptichka · #94 Posted **Aug 18, 2022, 6:50 PM**

Looks like they started building first pillar/smokestack

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RuralCitizen · #95 Posted **Aug 18, 2022, 6:59 PM**

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Looks like they started building first pillar/smokestack

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I think I saw one of the steel structure on a 'oversized load' truck on Kent this morning. The galvanized steel members are quite impressive from up close.

rocketphish · #96 Posted **Aug 18, 2022, 10:22 PM**

Interesting... it looks like they're floating the giant pipes into place through the new opening in the pathway. I guess those would be water intake pipes from deep in the river? They wouldn't be steam supply lines would they?

pattherat · #97 Posted **Aug 18, 2022, 11:56 PM**

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Looks like they started building first pillar/smokestack

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Sadly that first stack sits exactly in line with my view of the National Gallery glass dome. Sigh…

I hope the stainless look is quality

Harley613 · #98 Posted **Aug 19, 2022, 12:35 AM**

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Sadly that first stack sits exactly in line with my view of the National Gallery glass dome. Sigh…

I hope the stainless look is quality

Based on this comment I am assuming you live in Claridge Lebreton Flats II.

pattherat · #99 Posted **Aug 19, 2022, 2:00 AM**

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Based on this comment I am assuming you live in Claridge Lebreton Flats II.

Close! LF I. Upper floors facing the garden of the provinces.

UrbOttawa · #**100** Posted **Aug 19, 2022, 4:34 PM**

I noticed today that there are 3 spruce (?) trees planted at the top of the monolith - hopefully they can survive! This view will be pretty impressive when the plant and LGBTQ2+ monument are finished.

I gotta say, it's nice to see infrastructure projects like this where there's care and pride taken in making it nice/interesting. They easily could have nickel and dimed this one and have it look industrial and boring like the current plant.