Maybe not yet, but someone is shopping the details to contractors and has been on part of the project since last June.
Both MCC Board President George Lowe and Chris Krug, the Northwest Herald’s biggest supporter of a baseball stadium at the Crystal Lake campus, say the stadium is dead.
But look what a very resourceful friend of McHenry County Blog found on the internet:
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| Project Type: | New Construction, Site Work |
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| Building Use: | Educational, Arenas / Stadiums | ||||||||
| Reported: | 10/22/2007 | ||||||||
| Status: | Conceptual | ||||||||
| Private / Public: | Public | ||||||||
| Location: | Crystal Lake, IL | ||||||||
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| Est. Start Date: | March 2009 | ||||||||
The description?
“Site work and new construction of an athletic facility in Crystal Lake. Conceptual plans call for a 6,500-seat baseball stadium that would host a minor-league team.
“This project is pending approval and funding. General inquiries will not be accepted at this time.”
The information for this stadium proposal was posted 10/22/2007
“Est. start date” is listed as March 2009.
The description of what is to be done?
“General Requirements, Site Work — Clearing & Grubbing, Earthwork, Excavation, Driven Steel Piles, Paving, Pavement Markings, Site Utilities, Storm Drainage, Pavement Sealants, Irrigation Systems, Fences & Gates, Landscaping, Concrete — Concrete Formwork, Concrete Reinforcement, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete, Masonry / Stone — CMU, Metals — Structural Steel, Metal Decking, Metal Fabrications, Metal Stairs, Pipe & Tube Railings, Gratings, Wood / Plastics — Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Thermal / Moisture — Waterproofing, Insulation, Metal Wall Panels, Membrane Roofing, Sheet Metal Flashing & Trim, Roof Accessories, Fire Proofing, Caulking & Sealants, Doors / Windows — Steel Doors & Frames, Access Doors, Overhead Doors, Storefronts, Security Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Mirrored Glass, Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall, Finishes — Gypsum Board Drywall, Tile, ACT, Floor Sealers, Resilient Flooring & Wall Base, Carpet, Hazard Striping, Paint, Ferrous Metal Coatings, Specialties — Monitor Supports, Toilet Compartments, Wall Protection, Bird Controls, Flagpoles, Signage, Fire Extinguishers, Toilet & Bath Accessories, Equipment — Loading Dock Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Audio/Visual Equipment, Closed Circuit TV, Furnishings — Floor Mats, Multiple Seating, Countertops, Conveying Systems — Elevators, Mechanical — Piping, Valves, Motors, Mechanical ID, Seismic Controls, Mechanical Insulation, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Refrigeration, HVAC, Fans, Ductwork, Building Controls, Electrical — Electrical ID, Raceways, Cable Trays, Wiring & Cables, Boxes, Vibration Isolation Systems, Switchboards & Panelboards, Transformers, Switchgears, Motor Controllers, TVSS, Grounding, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance Systems, Access Controls, Telecommunication Systems.“
Where is it?
Take a look at the map available…even to non-subscribers.
An alert reader notes: “That’s the location of Prairie Ridge High School! Is this a mistake in the listing, a red herring or plan B? I’m checking to see if I have a contact who knows a member.”
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| Project Type: | New Construction, Site Work |
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| Building Use: | Educational, Fitness / Rec Centers | ||||||||
| Reported: | 06/28/2007 | ||||||||
| Status: | Conceptual | ||||||||
| Private / Public: | Public | ||||||||
| Location: | Crystal Lake, IL | ||||||||
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| Est. Start Date: | June 2008 | ||||||||
What is being sought?
“Site work and new construction of a recreational facility in Crystal Lake. Plans call for the construction of a 96,000-square-foot health, wellness, and athletic complex which will house classrooms, a fitness center, batting cages and four college-sized basketball courts.
“No timeline has been announced. Interested parties should contact the owner.“
Note the information for this HWAC facility was posted 06/28/2007.
Here’s what is listed in the project:
“General Requirements, Site Work — Excavation, Paving, Grading, Fences, Landscaping, Site Utilities, Sewerage, Irrigation, Concrete — Cast-In-Place Concrete, Concrete Formwork, Concrete Reinforcement, Masonry / Stone — CMU, Mortar, Brick, Metals — Structural Steel, Metal Decking, Metal Fabrications, Metal Framing, Steel Joists, Metal Railings, Wood / Plastics — Rough Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Finish Carpentry, Thermal / Moisture — Waterproofing, Insulation, Membrane Roofing, Roof Accessories, Flashing & Sheet Metal, Caulking & Sealants, Doors / Windows — Metal Doors & Frames, Wood Doors, Automatic Doors, Overhead Doors, Glazing, Storefronts, Access Doors, Hardware, Finishes — Drywall, Plaster, Metal Stud Framing, VCT, Paint, Tile, Carpet, ACT, Resilient Flooring, Athletic Flooring, FRP Panels, Specialties — Signage, Toilet Accessories, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Mirrors, Toilet Partitions, Equipment — Athletic Equipment, Conveying Systems — Elevators, Mechanical — HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Building Controls, Ductwork, Electrical — Wiring, Lighting, Telephone/Data Systems, Alarm Systems, Grounding.”
If any readers know a contractor, ask your contact if he or she subscribes to Bidclerk. I’d love to be able to print the details on McHenry County Blog.
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