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Mar 11, 2017

Construction workers pictured this week as the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater project continues at a quick pace. The amphitheater is expected to be ready for events this season. P-J photos by Katrina Fuller

CHAUTAUQUA The new Amphitheater is shaping up according to plan thanks to the temperate weather.

According to a recent update from Chautauqua Institution, the steel work for the structure is nearly complete; the back-of-house area is completely enclosed; and the concrete is curing.

The Amp is well on track to being ready for the 2017 season, said Jordan Steves, director of communications. As the forecast calls for cooperative weather in the coming weeks, the construction team continues to evaluate and improve the project sequencing and schedule. A major upcoming milestone is the completion of the steelwork. As the large steel-swinging cranes exit, they will open several routes on the site for other trades.

The team is also anticipating other project elements like bench manufacturing and making sure the work is properly progressing. The construction crews generally begin work at 6 a.m. and work as late as 10 p.m. six days a week. Some crews even work seven days a week, Steves wrote.

For those who live on the grounds or plan to visit during this time, the South Lot is currently being used as a staging area for materials and parking for workers, however, parking is available for visitors and residents at the Hall of Christ just down the road. The main gate is temporarily a two-way road, and the bus gate is also open during construction hours.

A worker looks on as the amphitheater takes shape.

The next update on the project will be released in early April, however, progress of construction can be seen at ciweb.org/amp-cam. Still photography can be viewed on the website and on Chautauquas Facebook page. The photos accommodate for what is blocked from view on the video by the roof.

For more information, visit http://www.ciweb.org.

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Chautauqua Amphitheater Project Making Swift Progress - Jamestown Post Journal