The structure for The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is complete.  Throughout the site, work is progressing on the internal partitions, external cladding, service layout and roofing. Installation of the bridge connecting the two hostel buildings will commence in the near future.

Roof installation is nearing completion for both the north and the south buildings. Structural steel installation for the Big Dig Archaeology Education centre is largely complete. Work continues on service installations, flooring, internal partitions and external cladding. Installation of the bridge connecting the two hostel buildings will commence in the near future.

The south building is now roofed and installation of the external cladding has commenced.  The structure of the north building is almost complete and roofing should be complete in the near future.  Work is progressing on the internal partitions, flooring and service installations. 
The enclosure for the simulated dig in the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is almost complete.  Installation of the structure for the Big Dig will commence in the week starting 16th March 2009.

Work is steadily progressing with the structure of the south building complete and the north building nearing completion.  Installation of flooring, internal partitions and services continues.  Roofing work will commence in the near future. The suspended concrete slab for the retail area has been poured.
The footings for the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre are complete and the installation of the structural steel for this building will commence in the near future. Brickwork for the simulated dig has commenced.

A milestone has been reached with the smaller crane removed from the site on Monday 23rd February.  YHA and Built would like to thank local residents and businesses for their co-operation throughout this operation.

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Work is steadily progressing with the structure of the south building complete and the north building nearing completion.  Installation of flooring, internal partitions and services continues.  Roofing work will commence in the near future.
The footings for the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre are complete and the installation of the structural steel for this building will commence in the near future.

The removal of the smaller crane scheduled for the 16th February 2009 was cancelled as a result of inclement weather.  The builders have re-scheduled this operation for Monday 23rd February 2009.  This will require a mobile crane to be set up in Gloucester Street.  This crane will require the full width of the street throughout the operation.   Prior to 5am on February 23rd, the street will need to be clear of all parked vehicles.  The street will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 5am to 5pm on this day.  Security guards will be arranged to assist residents as required.  Built and YHA apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate the co-operation of residents and workers in the area throughout this operation.

The removal of the smaller crane on the 16th February 2009 was cancelled as a result of inclement weather.  The builders will reschedule this operation for a later date and will notify nearby residents and businesses by mail of the proposed date.

Meanwhile, work is steadily progressing with the structure of the south building complete and the north building nearing completion.  Installation of flooring, internal partitions and services continues.   The footings for the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre are complete and the installation of the structural steel for this building will commence in the near future.

Installation of the structural framework for Sydney harbour YHA is nearing completion.  Flooring, internal partitions, wiring and plumbing are commencing with roofing to start in February.  Work will soon commence on the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre.