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October 19 This past weekend, we completed topography and tree markings for the new childrens' section ? Bugs Bunny National Park - and confirmed the final layout and placement for the childrens' rides. We also began excavation for the top of the lift footings and assembled more than 30 bents. Update from Al Rubano ? Director of ConstructionSix Flags Great Adventure
October 24 The past two days we've poured concrete for the lift footings and pier caps and continue to fabricate bents for the lift area. Update from Al Rubano ? Director of ConstructionSix Flags Great Adventure
Nov. 3 - The major concrete pour was completed for the lift hill Oct. 28. With the footings for the lift hill and return drop in place, form work to complete the setting of anchor bolts and pier caps follows. The first bent frame was erected Oct. 28. Eleven bents are currently in place. With the mild Nov. weather we?re experiencing, we expect to make a significant progress by week?s end. Clearing for the Plaza de Carnaval continues with the removal of 54,000 sq. ft. of concrete walkway and site grading. We are currently preparing the area along Lahaway Creek. This section will consist of approximately 35% of the track for El Toro.For the next several weeks will focus on lift erection and footing for the return track adjacent to the lift and along Lahaway Creek.Update from Al Rubano ? Director of Construction
Nov. 11 - The construction of El Toro continues moving forward. The mild November weather has been in our favor and enabled us to accomplish a lot over the last week. The lift hill has been assembled to a height of about 75 feet and several sections of track along the bottom of the lift hill are in place. Assembly and erection will continue throughout the weekend. We have excavated footings for the bents extending along the Lahaway Creek. Footings for the bottom of the return drop have been excavated in preparation to be formed. Al Rubano ? Director of Construction
Dec. 28 - On Dec. 20 the lift hill was topped off at 188 feet. We are now focused on bent assembly for the hairpin turn at the top of the lift hill to the first drop. Massive bents will be assembled on the ground, lifted and set in place to an erected height of 187 feet.The winch drum for the cable and catch car system has been set. As we move forward, we are in the process of setting up a separate lift-detail gang to focus on El Toro?s track and mechanical assembly.Work continues at a steady pace throughout the area. Last week a concrete pour for the station bent footings was complete. During this last week of 2005, excavation work in the Plaza del Carnaval section will continue from the return to La Cocina restaurant.Al Rubano, Director of Construction