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UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 4, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are continuing the installation of the pre-contoured sheet-metal roofing and the center overhead canopy.

Miscellaneous: Bids for the Green Gate project based on the adjusted designs are due by December 17. The project to add new restrooms to the Livestock area has begun. The former trailer restrooms have been removed and crews are now preparing the area for construction.

UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are installing the center overhead canopy of the new structure. Pre-contoured sheet-metal roofing is being installed. Templates for custom stainless steel rain gutters have been submitted for approval. HVAC units will be craned into place this week.

Miscellaneous: Crews are ready to break ground on the new Livestock Restrooms. A construction timeline is being set by OCFEC to help promoters and OCFEC coordinators plan ahead. New drawings for the Green Gate project have been completed and bids will begin next week. We are hopeful to break ground on this project by January.

UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2009:

Hangar Building
The roofs have been installed to the east and west elevations so that portion of the building is weathered and ready for mechanical equipment. Crews are also completing the HVAC installation in the elevations.

Miscellaneous: Sod will be laid behind the Administration building in the campgrounds this week.

UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 30, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are progressing with the installation of the rough-in electrical and plumbing. The interior framing and walls are also currently being installed. Siding has been added to the east and west elevations.

Miscellaneous: Sod will be laid behind Administration next week. The bids are in place for the new Livestock restrooms and timelines will be shared here when set.

UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 23, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews continue to install the rough-in electrical and plumbing and work on the interior framing. The first phase of the roof installation has begun.

Miscellaneous: OCFEC crews are completing landscaping near Gate 4 in front of the new Administration Building. Behind Administration, in the campground, new sprinklers will be installed and new sod laid down. OCFEC is taking bids for contractor demolition, grading and concrete for the new restrooms in the Livestock area. The new facilities will be modeled after the Park Plaza restrooms, which were upgraded earlier this year.

UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 9, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are installing the interior lining panels of the ceiling while the HVAC ductwork, rough-in electrical, and installation of roof drains on the east and west elevations are progressing. Crews are installing the siding and decking on the east and west elevations.

Miscellaneous: Bids for the Green Gate renovation project have been received and are under review. The winning bid will be posted here when available.

UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are continuing installation of the clear-span steel trusses and framing the East and West elevations.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
Reconstruction of the existing roof lines on Buildings 14 and 16 is complete.

Miscellaneous: Bid opening for the Green Gate Renovation Project is September 17th.

UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2009:

Hangar Building
Crews are continuing the installation of the clear-span trusses for the steel grid of the building.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
The upgrade to the existing roofs of Buildings 14 and 16 is expected to be completed by Sunday.

Miscellaneous: Bids for the Green Gate renovation project will open September 17.

UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2009:

Hangar Building
After the completion of the 2009 OC Super Fair, the temporary structure that housed the Al’s Brain attraction was disassembled and construction of the new Hangar Building resumed. Crews are now installing the clear-span trusses.

Buildings 14/16 Breezeway (a.k.a. East Breezeway)
After this weekend’s all-grounds Great Labor Day Car Cruise, crews will begin roof repairs on Buildings 14 and 16. Crews will retrofit the two buildings’ rooflines to meet with the new Breezeway. Construction is expected to last through next Sunday.

New Administration Building
The new 14,153-square-foot Administration Building has been completed and staff has moved in. Departments now housed in Administration include: Accounting, Admissions, Business Services, Communications, Community Relations, Entertainment, Event Sales & Services, Human Resources, Marketing, and Reception. Also in the new building are the executive offices with the CEO, Vice Presidents and the Executive Assistant, various meeting rooms, a Board meeting room, a shaded employee break area and kitchen.

Miscellaneous: Bids for the Green Gate renovation project will open September 17. The estimated three-month project will improve the pedestrian usability of the fairgrounds access gate. Similar to the functions of the Blue Gate, the renovated Green Gate will be adjusted to limit vehicle access and improve the flow of pedestrian traffic. There will also be several visual enhancements to improve the look and feel of the area.