Work is progressing well with the structure of Sydney Harbour YHA.  The removal of the smaller crane on the site is scheduled for Monday 16th 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 16th, 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.

YHA hopes you all had an enjoyable holiday season and wishes you a Happy 2009!

The installation of structural steel has reached level 3 for the south building and parts of the north building of the new YHA.  Flooring and internal partitions are currently being installed.  Work will soon commence on the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre.

The installation of the structural steel is progressing well and should reach level 3 by the end of the year.

YHA would like to thank our neighbours for their patience and understanding throughout the construction of Sydney Harbour YHA and The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre during 2008.  Activity on the site will be reduced over the Christmas and New Year period, starting up in full swing again on the 5th January, 2009. 

YHA wishes you all the best for the Holiday Season!

The lift shaft has now been completed.  Installation of the structural steel and the establishment of the perimeter scaffolding will continue over coming weeks.

A flickr group has been set up to display images of the Sydney Harbour YHA development, both before and during construction – click here to see it.

The model for Sydney Harbour YHA and The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is currently on display in the Sydney Visitor Centre in The Rocks.

This week further structural steel will be delivered to the site and installed.  The installation of footings will continue and will be accompanied by short bursts of noise from drilling and anchoring to the bedrock.  The installation of perimeter scaffolding will continue.

The first steel supports for the structure for the new YHA arrived on site and were erected on Monday 3rd November.  The installation of footings is continuing.  This will be accompanied by short bursts of noise from drilling and anchoring to the bedrock.  The installation of perimeter scaffolding has commenced.

The second edition of the community newsletter has been issued.  To view, please download the PDF file here.

Site establishment is almost complete.  Construction has commenced with pre-cast footings to support the building being installed, structural steel arriving on site and the concrete and block work for the rainwater tanks in place.

In coming weeks the exterior scaffolding and shade cloth will be installed on site.  Pre-cast footings to support the building will be installed in the hand excavated pits.  There will be some drilling involved in anchoring the footings to the bedrock.  Structural steel will begin to arrive on site.