March 30, 2009 in Istanbul & Caykisla

The Construction Building Permit was issued on 18 May 2009. Power has been brought to the site and a site office erected (see construction photo). Excavation to minus 7 feet has been completed and 18″ of stabilized compacted under-slab backfill has been installed (see construction photos). The earthquake reinforced concrete slab, up to zero elevation is expected to start in three weeks.

Because of a recent change in the bidding law, Ministry Bids for the concrete and steel had to be reissued and are due to be opened and awarded on behalf of the Milli Egitim on 21 June 2009. This represents almost a 3 week delay in the construction completion through no fault of the contractor. Seza Contracting says he will try to make up some of the time. Therefore the steel and concrete placement for the earthquake slab is now expected to be completed by 15 July 2009. Stone floor material and window frames has been selected and approved.

Timeline

• Construction Contract Signed 16 April 09
• Construction Started 1 May 09
• Building Permit Approved & Issued 18 May 09
• Concrete & Reinforcing Steel Bids Delayed to 21 June
• Earthquake Concrete Slab Completes 15 July 2009
• Building Shell Completes 1 September 09
• Substantial Completion expected 15 October 09
• Dedication +/- 30 October 09

There is still a budget short fall of only $18,000 and one “Named Classroom” remaining out of eight. Please be as generous as you can so that all future “Updates” will focus only on construction progress and photos.

• Funding Need for Extras

  Contingency and extras funding goal has been reached. Thanks to all who supported the cause.

  

• Mission Accomplished

  Construction fundraising has reached its goal, thanks to all who supported the cause.

  

• Project Mission

  A devastating earthquake left many children from the villages of Caykisla, Seyh and Saricalar victimized and in many cases orphaned. These bright and eager children need a school where their young minds will develop to more fully realize their innate potential. The intent of this project is to build a new Primary School in the Village of Çaykişla by August 2009, the 10-year anniversary of the earthquake. To be part of this worthy effort is a debt due from our past to future generations.

   

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