Wakefield committee sets Oct. 13 target for FF&E/technology readiness as construction nears finish

Project staff told the Wakefield Public Building Committee that construction is advancing and that the project team is aiming for an FF&E/Technology readiness milestone on Oct. 13. Marcus (Speaker 6), who provided the construction update, said the team is "just getting ready for that 1st, FFNE date of, October 13."

Marcus described punch-list work moving from the third floor down through the academic wing, final cleaning on site, millwork installation in the auditorium and tape layout beginning in the gym for game lines. The team also noted a major paving milestone scheduled for tomorrow that will complete binder course paving and portions of porous pavement walkways, with curb work to follow the next week.

The committee agreed to schedule a vendor walk-through and a follow-up in-person meeting with public safety on Oct. 14 to coordinate final access and logistics before turnover.