Field Report: Half Full

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Field Report: Half Full

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Ellen

With more than 100,000 cubic yards of general fill placed in the future Hammock Grove and Play Lawn, we’re already more than 1/2 way done with rough grading. Next comes rich topsoil for planting.

This is a photo of the GPS-guided bulldozer that pushes the fill into place.

Filed under: Construction, Park and Public Space Master Plan

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Mary Ferreira, on October 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm said:

Glad to have many people enjoy this jewel of New York City as I did during my childhood-thanks to all who put so much effort into realizing the dream. Mary F.

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