The Pulaski County Council heard an update on the courthouse project during their meeting Monday.
Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer announced the slab of concrete in the basement has been completed. He stated Project Superintendent John Allen informed him the concrete mix used is much heavier than a regular mix. Origer stated electrical, plumbing and masonry subcontractors are continuing their respective tasks as well.
In a previous story, Origer said, Tonn and Blank contractors found that the slab of concrete in the basement needed to be completely removed. Prior to the start of the project, during the bidding process, the commissioners agreed to not remove the entire slab of concrete and to only repair what was badly needed in order to save costs. Origer explained that as the contractors started to remove pieces of concrete, they found that areas were crumbling and moisture was an issue and that it could worsen if the entire slab was not replaced.
Origer stated the scope of work for this previously approved change order included required excavation, the placement of a six inch layer of number 53 stone, the installation of a vapor barrier, and the pouring of the concrete slab which has now been completed.
