| New Castle Fire District No. 1 Modernization Project Update
Chappaqua, NY
Key Updates
Construction Progress
• Phase One substantial completion March 2026.
• Structural steel framing and metal decking work are ongoing.
• Preparations continue for the second-floor deck concrete pour and additional at-grade concrete work.
• Installation of the steel landing deck in the S04 stair enclosure is also underway.
Interior Work
• Layout and installation of sheetrock wall framing on the second floor continues.
• Steel plates are being installed at the mezzanine exterior to support the topping slab pour and allow framing to proceed.
• A pressure test of the sewer piping for the apparatus bay trench drains is scheduled, to be followed by backfilling.
• The interior prep team is scheduled to mobilize to begin ground-level room leveling in preparation for vapor barrier and MEP installations, as more areas become available.
Roof Truss Installation & Site Safety
• The crane for roof truss installation is scheduled to arrive on Friday, September 5.
• Roof truss setting will begin Monday, September 8, and is scheduled to take five days (the full week).
• No other contractors will be permitted on site during this period due to safety concerns and the site roadway being blocked with trusses.
• Truss trailers will arrive via King Street, and the crane will be positioned at the north side of the firehouse project.
Electrical & Utility Coordination
• Con Edison completed their electrical switchover work, transferring service from the old utility pole to the new one on King Street.
Masonry and MEP Progress
• The masonry mockup is completed.
• Additional masons are expected to arrive to support progress.
• Masonry work continues in the elevator lobby, southwest quadrant, and west perimeter of the mezzanine.
• MEP rough-ins continue behind masonry walls in coordination with ongoing blockwork.
Framing and Labor Coordination
• Additional carpenters have been requested to maintain progress on second-floor framing.
• The construction team continues working to increase masonry labor on site to expedite completion of blockwork necessary for roof truss installation and building enclosure.
Labor remains in high demand across projects due to peak-season scheduling.
Access and Parking
• No construction-related parking is permitted on Elm Street or Memorial Drive.
• All deliveries must enter from King Street.
• Access via Memorial Drive will be scheduled and communicated in advance.
Environmental Safety Measures: Silt fences and silt baskets remain in place and are regularly inspected for compliance with environmental protection standards.
Community Engagement
The District remains committed to keeping the community informed:
• Visit the District’s website or check community bulletins for the latest updates.
• Project reports will continue to outline key milestones, traffic impacts, and schedule adjustments.
💬 Community feedback is encouraged and welcome.
📧 For more information, please reach out to the New Castle Fire District No. 1 Project Committee at: project@ncfd1.org |
