WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) – Starting today construction crews will begin removing the former Wausau mall’s concrete slab in order to start building The Foundry on 3rd street, a five-story building with urban apartments, parking and retail spaces.
The concrete slab was kept in place after the mall was torn down to avoid soil erosion and dust pollution in the downtown area until the next stage of development could begin.
“You can expect to see more truck traffic downtown around 5th, Washington and Scott Streets,” said Tom Radenz, vice president and senior consultant of REI in a press release. “Crews will remove the concrete and haul it out to be crushed and repurposed for future roads.”
Radenz also said the removal process could take up to two weeks, depending upon the weather. After that, crews will prepare the site for building excavation currently scheduled for June 1st. “There’s a small delay between excavation and construction because contractors had to align their schedules,” said Radenz.
Wausau Opportunity Zone, Inc. (WOZ) will inform the public of possible traffic detours and delays around the construction zone. “Thanks to tremendous community support, Downtown Wausau is shaping up to be one of the best places to live, work and play in the state,” said Dave Eckmann, WOZ president.
Streets and businesses will stay open as construction work will be contained within the gated area.
