By J. Pecl
If you’ve been to Emmanuel recently, you may have noticed the large fences that block off the courtyard, which is in the process of being torn up. This is because the school is receiving some ground-breaking development, in the form of a shiny, brand new $690,00 courtyard.
The courtyard is being resurfaced, as the pavers were coming loose, and the roots of trees were growing rampant, presenting tripping hazards. All of the problematic trees are being removed from the courtyard, and the pavers are being replaced.
The courtyard is being remade with the goals of beautification and functionality in mind. Because of this, the courtyard will have fake turf, as well as a mixture of aggregate and cement. The courtyard will be fitted with new picnic tables, and the two large trees near the library will be kept in their positions. It should be noted that a water feature was planned, but was ultimately deemed too expensive and scrapped.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. How long will the courtyard take to be built? Building commenced on the 27th of July, and, assuming all goes well, will be done in 16 weeks of the construction beginning.
That’s all for this article! Thank you for reading, and goodbye!