Update 9.30.09

Work continues on the building pad with tons of dirt being brought from the drainage pond area to level out the back yard where the new building will be put. Concrete drainage pipes are being installed at various places in the back area where storm water will be captured and drained away from the property. The bridge over the ditch out front is about complete and we're expected to get the new fire road roughed in during the new few days. The lawn shed is being moved tomorrow to get it out of the way of the new road. The new drainage pond area (where all of the trees were cleared) is rapidly taking shape.

Update 9.24.09

We have a building sign! The sign company showed up yesterday to begin the installation of our new sign on the side of the building facing Victory Blvd. Today they will be finishing it up and hooking up the electricity to it's back lights so that at night it glows.

Update 9.23.09

Clearing has been finished and the top soil has been stripped away and stored for later. The sitework for the drainage system and preparing the ground for the foundation of the new building is well underway. Big changes to the back yard! A bit of bad soil in one area that we are replacing but otherwise things are progressing quickly.

Update 9.17.09

Clearing.... that's the majority of what has been happening this past week. It's been a big machinery enthusiast's dream come true. The humongous wood chipper had to be the most awesome. While the main trunks of the trees were carted away, the stumps, branches and other parts were ground up into mulch over the course of two days. Work also began on the bridge over the ditch from out by Victory Blvd.

Update 9.10.09

All of the permits that needed to be acquired before we could start clearing were received and clearing began last Thursday (9/3/09). After two days of significant progress and after the Labor Day holiday, the rain set in and work has been at a stand still since. Weather predictions show sunnier days ahead so we're hoping to get back at it soon.

Update 8.31.09

GROUNDBREAKING! Hopefully you were with us yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking for Phase 2 of our facilities. What a special time as we focused on our mission to 'go and make disciples' and the role of building in that mission. The first part of the service was in our sanctuary but then moved outside where an excavator awaited. The big machine roared to life and broke ground right in the middle of the area that will be the gymnasium / ministry center just over a year from now. We brought flags to the piles of dirt that carried the names of people in our lives that we are asking God to use PCC to reach and envelope in our community.

Update 8.24.09

We have a bulldozer! First one on site as we prepare for the ground breaking this Sunday.