Unfortunately, the major construction project that would begin this September has been confirmed by the WL CL IPO.
It seems to me that it would impact WL guests who have a woods view room or a standard view room in the north wing the most.......
Absolutely concur. The work beginning in SEPT is of a totally different nature than the work occurring NOW.
From the plans posted, I think it's possible to use a little common sense, and figure out what has to happen first
. "Phase 2" (if I can call it that), is going to involve the proposed Cabins and buildings to the North and South of the Lodge - in an area that is fairly heavily wooded. This will require ACCESS, and STAGING AREAS (not unlike what just happened at the Poly).
I'm guessing at this - but I believe the North Area will be affected first, as there is an existing Road and Parking lot for staging. Depending on Manpower? The proposed Southern Parking lot will go in - initially acting as an equipment staging area.
The good news? Unlike the Poly, I don't see a logistical need to mess up Timberline Drive, or the main lodge entry-exit paths. In fact, that would be a pretty inefficient way to move heavy equipment - unless someone wanted to dynamite a road through the Lodge
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Think of a classic "Pinchers" attack - cabin construction proceeding N to S, connecting with an S to N team. And the FIRST thing they need is roads (not great roads, but SOMETHING).
Again - an educated guess. But the implications, if the guess is correct, would be that preferred rooms AFTER SEPTEMBER would be at the FRONT of the Lodge (towards Timberline), or focused toward the MAIN POOL (courtyard). In fact, AFTER SEPT, the Southern Wing of the Main Lodge may be a VERY good choice. In order to do the pool work in the Quiet Pool area efficiently, it's very likely that those new roads toward the beach need to go in FIRST.
Would love opinions from any Civil Engineers on the board.... how would YOU tackle this job, logistically?
Booked SciFi for lunch this morning!
