Re-construction of the garages moves forward
The re-construction of the garages at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is moving forward nicely. With only a few weeks left in the season, the team has been working extra hard to get the job done. However with such spectacular scenery around the station, the team is highly motivated to work outdoors!
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A view on the construction site after unloading the beams brought by the cargo ship.
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The new garage will have two floors.
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The other side of the beam will be supported by a sliding structure on posts.
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After a week of work, the first part of the garage is almost done.
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We use the Komatsu crane to do a lot. It really makes our work at lot easier!
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The scenery we get to look at at the Princess Elisabeth station. Just one look at that view and you have enough energy to work 12 hours a day!
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Sunday February 15th, 6:00 pm local time: we’ve finally finished the roof!
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Only the doors need to be put in place, and the first part of the garage is completed! The second part on the right will be constructed next season. It will integrate a snow melter and some rooms.
© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
