Current off-season construction projects
Updated February 21, 2012

Refectory

Work continues through the off-season on Phase Two of renovations to The Refectory with major changes planned inside and outside the building. Refectory customers can expect speedier service (including a “Grab and Go section”), a better seating layout and an improved menu next summer.

Pedestrian Walk

Click to enlargeWork will begin in the coming weeks on a pedestrian walk leading from the Garden District through the School of Music campus to the School of Dance. Utilizing porous brick, the walk will run parallel to Palestine, with the aim of improving pedestrian safety in the area. An at-grade “roundabout” will be constructed at the intersection of Palestine and the road to Turner Community Center. The red brick feature is intended to alert automobile and bicycle traffic to the presence of pedestrians. Both parts of the project will be completed prior to the 2012 Season.

Pratt Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project

The finishing touches to a storm sewer replacement project underneath Pratt Avenue will include paving of the road from Scott Avenue to Miller Avenue.

Spring Construction

Other spring projects will include rebuilding the Clark Brick Walk intersections at Foster and Peck and drainage work on Massey Avenue between Bowman and Waugh.

December 7, 2011

Work begins on Phase Two of Refectory renovations

Phase Two of renovations to The Refectory began in early December with major changes planned inside and outside the building. Refectory customers can expect speedier service (including a “Grab and Go section”), a better seating layout and an improved menu next summer.

The green awning and rhododendrons in front have been removed; the rhododendrons are being winterized with plans to replant them elsewhere on the grounds this spring. Unfortunately, a tree behind the building was removed after Gardens and Landscaping staff determined it was in poor health and posed a safety risk to the building and pedestrians. Inspection of the tree following its removal confirmed this analysis.

October 14, 2011

Work to repair structural problem at Palestine Park

A routine inspection of Palestine Park at the end of the 2011 Season by Gardens and Landscaping Staff uncovered structural problems with the Mount Hermon area. Staff subsequently fenced off the area to prevent any further disturbance of the hillside. The section of Palestine Park will be totally rebuilt in the off-season to be ready for the start of the 2012 Season.

Logan Hall front porch replaced

Construction is well underway to replace the front porch of Logan Hall, home to The Chautauquan Daily and housing for the School of Music’s voice program. Heavy snow last winter caused considerable damage to the front porch, separating the structure from the main building. The new porch has a similar footprint and design to the historic structure’s previous porch.

Pratt Avenue storm sewer replacement project commences

Work has now begun on the storm sewer replacement project underneath Pratt Avenue from Scott Avenue to Miller Avenue. The work will also involve the resurfacing of the surface pavement. Operations staff expects the project to last approximately one month, beginning at Scott Avenue and proceeding eastward. Sections of the roadway will be unusable during much of this period.

This work is being funded by proceeds from the Capital Improvements Surcharge Fee that applies when properties are sold.

For questions about the project, please contact the Operations office at (716) 357-6245.

Golf Club works to ensure turf health through tree management

Work was recently completed to remove selected trees at the Chautauqua Golf Club along Stedman Road. The tree removal was initiated due to the loss of turfgrass on two greens this summer and a subsequent consultation with an agronomist from the United States Golf Association. Healthier turf results in greater resistance to disease and pests and a decreased need for the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Such efforts are part of the process of certification as an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Club. Chautauqua Golf Club will expand its tree management efforts on both courses in the years ahead, which includes tree removal where necessary as well as placement of new trees and naturalized grassy areas for wildlife.

For questions, please contact Head Greens Superintendent Trevor Burlingame at (716) 357-6304.