Boston, MA–Steel construction is well underway and a rough outline is taking shape of the 90,000sf, $33 million Boston Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center being built by Suffolk Construction in the Uphams/Dudley section of Dorchester/Roxbury.
In addition, the concrete foundation is in place and has been waterproofed. All back-filling has been completed at all walls adjacent to the slab on grade.
Following the groundbreaking this summer, progress has been efficient on the 6.5 acre site, fulfilling the promise to deliver on a dream held by residents for more than two decades.The distinctive corner of the gym and weight room is now visible by way of the beams standing proudly at the corner of Clifton and Dudley Streets.
NSTAR has installed the transformer from the main electrical service to the building and has pulled the wires from the main in the street. Permaneent power was operational by the first week in January. Underground electrical installation is continuing at various locations under the slabs, the domestic and fire service water lines have been connected to the main in the street, and National Grid is proceeding with engineering for installation of the gas line.
Despite weather conditions, Suffolk appears to be right on schedule to meet its proposed completion date of Nov. 15, 2010.
The new community center will feature a gymnasium, fitness center, chapel/theater, aquatics center, daycare center, classrooms, computer lab, art room, and prayer chapel.
The Salvation Army is continuing to raise the final $2.5 million needed locally to complete the building campaign.