Deliveries Scheduled

On Monday, August 1 between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. we expect deliveries of fencing, dumpsters, sandbags, and job materials. The delivery trucks have been instructed to use our service entrance and they will be delivering to the McNally area. On Wednesday, August 3 the wardrobes will be delivered to the Health Office around 7 a.m. These will be used for storage of the boys' personal items and clothing while residing in the Health Office.

Construction Preparation

On Monday, August 1 construction will begin in the Matinee Theater second floor and McNally. Our Construction Supervisor Harold Stempert will be on-site tomorrow and Friday to plan and stage the work. Materials will be delivered on Monday and subcontractors will commence work. All subcontractors will wear photo identification badges and sign in and out with the Construction Supervisor daily. All individuals performing work on campus will be provided a safety orientation and will receive information about special considerations unique to working at Bonnie Brae. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact Ann Zouvelekis on 908-647-4702. The hallway in McNally behind the cafeteria that leads to Farrow cottage will be closed starting Monday. There will still be access to both sets of exterior doors in that hallway but the 20 feet of hall connecting the kitchen service entrance and the sprinkler room will be partitioned off permanently. This area is to become the new mechanical room. Work on the Health Office kitchen area will follow, probably starting the end of next week or the following week.

Building Permits and Start Date

Our building permits have been approved by Bernards Township. Our Construction Manager, Donnelly Construction, is scheduled to begin work on Monday, August 1. Renovations to our Matinee Theater to accommodate two temporary offices and the Health Office to accommodate temporary living space for 8 residents will be the first order of business.

July 13, 2011

We created a blog to communicate progress of our McNally renovation. As time goes by we will keep you informed with the latest news about construction updates and schedule milestones. Right now, our architect's plans have been completed, our construction manager is lining up sub-contractors, and our resident advisors have selected all the finishes and colors for the renovation of all four McNally cottages. Our building permits are being reviewed for approval by Bernards Township.