UPDATE FOR DEC. 30, 2008:

Hangar Building
By the end of this week, the concrete will be poured for the first section of structural footing.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
The concrete has been poured for the lateral block wall footing on the south side. This will provide interior wall space and support the breezeway.

UPDATE FOR DEC. 18, 2008:

Hangar Building
The trench work is completed and concrete will be poured for the structural footing when the heavy rain subsides.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
The concrete footing and interior structural footings have been poured. Block walls are scheduled to be added laterally on each side of the Breezeway.

New Administration Building
The fencing and trees have been removed. The site has been officially turned over to Weeger Bros., the approved contractor, who will survey elevations and building points.

UPDATE FOR DEC. 10, 2008:

Hangar Building
The utility infrastructure and the final site grading are in place. Next crews will dig and pour the buildings structural footings.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
Weather permitting, concrete will be poured this weekend for the balance structural footings. Some 120 yards of concrete will eventually be poured upon completion of the Span.

New Administration Building (New)
The approved contractor, Weeger Bros., will break ground next week.

Miscellaneous: Remodeling of the standalone bathroom in Park Plaza is slated to be completed mid-January.

UPDATE FOR DEC. 1, 2008:

Hangar Building
Sewer and water lines are currently being upgraded.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East  Breezeway)
Handrails are scheduled to be added to the new concrete walkway on the north side of Building 16. Last month, the Span area was trenched and necessary water, sewer and electric lines were added. The concrete structural footing will be installed by the end of November.

New Administration Building
Twenty-one construction bids were received on Nov. 12. The final approved company will be known after review by the California Construction Authority and approval by the OCFEC Board of Directors.

Parking Lots
Electrical boxes were installed underground in Lot I and in the Family Fun Zone for RCS (Fairtime carnival company) to utilize during Fair. These boxes replace the ones currently located above ground, freeing up space in the carnival and the parking lots.

Miscellaneous: Handrails and a sloped walkway were added to the north side of Building 15, providing a safer entrance for handicapped users.

UPDATE FOR NOV. 1, 2008:

Hangar Building
Ground has been broken and excavation and replacement of sewer and water lines are moving forward.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East  Breezeway)
A new concrete walkway was poured on the north end of Building 16 to mirror the existing walkway outside Building 10. The soil between the buildings is being excavated to provide a solid base for new construction. A staff committee is addressing the need to create a temporary façade to accommodate events using the buildings before th¬e project is fully completed.

Corporation Yard
A new steel canopy has been installed west of the relocated Building 17.

New Administration Building
Bids will be received this month and the grounds for the new location are being prepped for installation of necessary utilities. The trailers that formerly housed Cooperative Extension have been removed.

UPDATE FOR OCT. 10, 2008:

Hangar Building 
The site, which formerly housed Building 17, has been completely cleared. The new exhibit hall is slated to break ground in October.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East  Breezeway)
Construction will begin in October.

Corporation Yard     
The new corporation yard was completed in September