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News
2/14/2002 2:05 pm ET
New Ballpark site update: Utilities removed
Excavation is well underway at the New Ballpark site
By Phillies New Ballpark Communications
Philadelphia, PA - Another milestone was just reached when all utilities on 10th Street within the Phillies New Ballpark project site were successfully relocated.
Working in coordination with the New Ballpark construction team, crews from PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works, the Philadelphia Water and Sewer Department and the City Streets Department, relocated all of the power, water and sewage lines buried at the project site. The relocation of the lines beneath the portion of 10th Street that cut through the center of the ballpark, spanning from home plate to the outfield entertainment area, is key to the construction team's ability to completely dig the recessed field and seating bowl. The 10th Street lines were rerouted to streets on the Ballpark's perimeter.
The extensive process of relocating the utilities began last summer and continued throughout the fall. By January 2002, excavation for the New Ballpark was underway. Additionally, the demolition of the former Jetro Warehouse facility was completed during the last several weeks.
John Stranix, Project Manager for the Phillies New Ballpark said, "The project is progressing well with so many cooperating factors - an outstanding construction team, full support from the utility companies and the City, and good weather. We will continue to meet every construction deadline and have the Ballpark ready to open in April 2004."
"The New Ballpark site has undergone a remarkable transformation in a matter of weeks," said David Montgomery, General Partner and President of the Philadelphia Phillies. "I have no doubt that those who drive on Pattison Avenue and see the progress first-hand will be impressed by what has been accomplished in this month alone."
Now that the utilities have been relocated within the project site and excavation is well underway, fans can expect the following to happen within the remainder of 2002:
* Excavation will be completed
* The Ballpark's foundation will be prepared, with steel piles driven into the ground
* Concrete foundation walls and the main concourse will be poured
* Vertical steel construction will commence
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New Ballpark Milestones and Updates
February 5, 2002
All utilities on 10th Street within the Phillies New Ballpark project site were successfully relocated.
January 17, 2002
Manager Larry Bowa and Phillies players Robert Person, Randy Wolf, Nelson Figueroa, Mike Lieberthal and Doug Glanville are treated to the first opportunity to step into the New Ballpark site and stand at home plate.
January 15, 2002
Full-scale excavation of the ballpark site begins. With bulk excavation now taking place, a hole will be dug 23 feet below street level for the recessed field and seating bowl at the New Ballpark project site.
December 3, 2001
Demolition of Jetro, a 225,000 square-foot warehouse and wholesale distribution facility located at the site of the Phillies' New Ballpark, begins.
November 14, 2001
Jetro, a food distribution warehouse located between 10th and Darien Street, begins the move to its new location: the old ACME Warehouse, on the south side of Pattison Avenue, with the main entrance on Darien Street. Jetro will be demolished in December and will make way for the New Ballpark.
November 2, 2001
An eight-foot high chain link fence is installed by fence contractor Bustleton Services. The fence installation took approximately five days and contains the construction site along Pattison Avenue, Hartranft Street, 10th and the north parking lot on 11th Street.
October 11, 2001
Water pump testing begins on the southwest corner of the Jetro parking lot, located at 10th and Pattison Street.
September 28, 2001
Relocation of the electric, water, sewer and telephone lines continues on 10th Street, Pattison Avenue and the Veterans Stadium north parking lot. Construction worker secures new manhole in sewer line.
September 21, 2001
First of four pipe pile tests, using 370 tons of weight, begin in the parking lot, North of Pattison between 10th and 11th Street.
September 4, 2001
10th Street is closed within the New Ballpark site. 10th Street can only be accessed via Packer Avenue and ends at the New Ballpark site.
July 23, 2001
Began the relocation of the electric, water, sewer and telephone lines on 10th Street, Pattison Avenue and the Veterans Stadium north parking lot.
July 14, 2001
The Phillies began the 1,000-day countdown to Opening Day, 2004 with the first 1,000 fans exchanging their well-worn Phillies T-Shirts for a 1,000-day countdown T-Shirt.
June 29, 2001
The Phillies unveil the left field foul pole in its exact location followed by the celebratory Mellon Fireworks before a crowd of 36,433.
June 28, 2001
The Phillies officially unveil the architectural design plan for its new 43,000-seat, natural grass and dirt field ballpark.
February 1, 2001
City Council approved the lease agreements for Phillies (and Eagles).
January 30, 2001
City purchases two key pieces of privately owned land. Acme warehouse property from developer Bart Blastein and the T-Warehouse site (where the Eagles will build their stadium).
December 21, 2000
City Council approves $1 billion stadium deal for Phillies & Eagles at Sports Complex.
November 17, 2000
City, Phillies, and Eagles agree on terms to build two new sports facilities (ballpark and stadium).
November 13, 2000
Mayor John Street announces Phillies New Ballpark and Eagles Stadium will be located at the Sports Complex. "The Sports Complex will be unmatched in the country," said Mayor Street.
News
2/14/2002 2:05 pm ET
New Ballpark site update: Utilities removed
Excavation is well underway at the New Ballpark site
By Phillies New Ballpark Communications
Philadelphia, PA - Another milestone was just reached when all utilities on 10th Street within the Phillies New Ballpark project site were successfully relocated.
Working in coordination with the New Ballpark construction team, crews from PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works, the Philadelphia Water and Sewer Department and the City Streets Department, relocated all of the power, water and sewage lines buried at the project site. The relocation of the lines beneath the portion of 10th Street that cut through the center of the ballpark, spanning from home plate to the outfield entertainment area, is key to the construction team's ability to completely dig the recessed field and seating bowl. The 10th Street lines were rerouted to streets on the Ballpark's perimeter.
The extensive process of relocating the utilities began last summer and continued throughout the fall. By January 2002, excavation for the New Ballpark was underway. Additionally, the demolition of the former Jetro Warehouse facility was completed during the last several weeks.
John Stranix, Project Manager for the Phillies New Ballpark said, "The project is progressing well with so many cooperating factors - an outstanding construction team, full support from the utility companies and the City, and good weather. We will continue to meet every construction deadline and have the Ballpark ready to open in April 2004."
"The New Ballpark site has undergone a remarkable transformation in a matter of weeks," said David Montgomery, General Partner and President of the Philadelphia Phillies. "I have no doubt that those who drive on Pattison Avenue and see the progress first-hand will be impressed by what has been accomplished in this month alone."
Now that the utilities have been relocated within the project site and excavation is well underway, fans can expect the following to happen within the remainder of 2002:
* Excavation will be completed
* The Ballpark's foundation will be prepared, with steel piles driven into the ground
* Concrete foundation walls and the main concourse will be poured
* Vertical steel construction will commence
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http://phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/phi_ballpark_popup_aerial.html
http://phillies.mlb.com/phi/images/ballpark/ph_ballpark_amenities_0102.gif
http://phillies.mlb.com/phi/images/ballpark/ph_ballpark_siteplan_lg.jpg
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New Ballpark Milestones and Updates
February 5, 2002
All utilities on 10th Street within the Phillies New Ballpark project site were successfully relocated.
January 17, 2002
Manager Larry Bowa and Phillies players Robert Person, Randy Wolf, Nelson Figueroa, Mike Lieberthal and Doug Glanville are treated to the first opportunity to step into the New Ballpark site and stand at home plate.
January 15, 2002
Full-scale excavation of the ballpark site begins. With bulk excavation now taking place, a hole will be dug 23 feet below street level for the recessed field and seating bowl at the New Ballpark project site.
December 3, 2001
Demolition of Jetro, a 225,000 square-foot warehouse and wholesale distribution facility located at the site of the Phillies' New Ballpark, begins.
November 14, 2001
Jetro, a food distribution warehouse located between 10th and Darien Street, begins the move to its new location: the old ACME Warehouse, on the south side of Pattison Avenue, with the main entrance on Darien Street. Jetro will be demolished in December and will make way for the New Ballpark.
November 2, 2001
An eight-foot high chain link fence is installed by fence contractor Bustleton Services. The fence installation took approximately five days and contains the construction site along Pattison Avenue, Hartranft Street, 10th and the north parking lot on 11th Street.
October 11, 2001
Water pump testing begins on the southwest corner of the Jetro parking lot, located at 10th and Pattison Street.
September 28, 2001
Relocation of the electric, water, sewer and telephone lines continues on 10th Street, Pattison Avenue and the Veterans Stadium north parking lot. Construction worker secures new manhole in sewer line.
September 21, 2001
First of four pipe pile tests, using 370 tons of weight, begin in the parking lot, North of Pattison between 10th and 11th Street.
September 4, 2001
10th Street is closed within the New Ballpark site. 10th Street can only be accessed via Packer Avenue and ends at the New Ballpark site.
July 23, 2001
Began the relocation of the electric, water, sewer and telephone lines on 10th Street, Pattison Avenue and the Veterans Stadium north parking lot.
July 14, 2001
The Phillies began the 1,000-day countdown to Opening Day, 2004 with the first 1,000 fans exchanging their well-worn Phillies T-Shirts for a 1,000-day countdown T-Shirt.
June 29, 2001
The Phillies unveil the left field foul pole in its exact location followed by the celebratory Mellon Fireworks before a crowd of 36,433.
June 28, 2001
The Phillies officially unveil the architectural design plan for its new 43,000-seat, natural grass and dirt field ballpark.
February 1, 2001
City Council approved the lease agreements for Phillies (and Eagles).
January 30, 2001
City purchases two key pieces of privately owned land. Acme warehouse property from developer Bart Blastein and the T-Warehouse site (where the Eagles will build their stadium).
December 21, 2000
City Council approves $1 billion stadium deal for Phillies & Eagles at Sports Complex.
November 17, 2000
City, Phillies, and Eagles agree on terms to build two new sports facilities (ballpark and stadium).
November 13, 2000
Mayor John Street announces Phillies New Ballpark and Eagles Stadium will be located at the Sports Complex. "The Sports Complex will be unmatched in the country," said Mayor Street.