With excitement, we watch the changes that will bring about our new buildings. There are moments of nostalgia, of course, but they are followed by immense excitement as we watch our new buildings come to life.

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SITE PREPARATION



A plastic barrier prevents run-off between the construction site and the road.
August 30, 2007



Equipment arrives and the initial clearing and grading begins.
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SILO DEMOLITION

September 4, 2007
looking north


Careful drilling brought the silo down in pieces, protecting the barn and stairway to the loft.


The silo was broken into pieces so it could be removed.
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DIGGING THE FOUNDATION

September 7, 2007
looking south


Digging begins in earnest on the foundation for the the Rehearsal Facility/Student Dorm
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BLASTING

September 13, 2007
looking east


Blasting is done to allow for septic tanks.
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DRAIN FIELD AND NEW ROAD

September 15, 2007
looking south from Hwy. E


The new road is east of the Rehearsal Facility/Student Dorm and will run past the new Maintenance Facility and on to the Faculty Housing Building.
Hwy. E is in the foreground.


The septic tanks are ready to be placed east of the
Rehearsal Facility/Student Dorm

In the barn


Pipes for the septic field are stored temporarily in the Dutton Concert Barn.


Septic pipes come with styrofoam insulation and will be buried this way to prevent freezing.
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POURING THE FOUNDATION

September 18, 2007
looking east


Footings are poured for the
Rehearsal Facility/Student Dorm.

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We are still working hard to meet our goal of $3 million and need your help. We are two-thirds of the way there. Your contribution can help ensure that Birch Creek will remain a major force for music education and cultural enrichment locally, regionally, and nationwide.

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• 3821 County E • P.O. Box 230 • Egg Harbor, WI 54209-0230
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