The End of an Era

Nearly everyone who has visited Scully over the past few years has had to brave the holes (some have said ponds) that had developed in the driveway.  Depending on the weather and the level of heavy machinery traffic, they have varied from being a source of lighthearted small talk to a source of genuine concern for the safety of vehicles and the feasibility of passage.  They caused more than a few drivers to reverse course and opt for a dry parking spot on South Bay Avenue.  In their time the holes had become legendary; as much a part of the Scully experience as the building and property itself.  But - I imagine few are sad to say - their time has come to an end (at least for now).  The County's contractors started work on the driveway and parking lot last week and are nearly done with the job.  After scraping out several inches of dirt from the surfaces they have been covering the driveway and parking lot with as much as eight inches of recycled concrete aggregate (or RCA as it's known). As they've spread it out (truckload after truckload after truckload), the RCA has created a smooth ride and added a whole new level of readiness to the facility.  It's a welcome change, even if we've lost a little adventure.

- Enrico

Not quite finished, the new driveways are already a vast improvement.

A contractor watches the arrival of the latest delivery.

The leading edge of the RCA's progress.

With the new terrace, the driveway and the grading, the 

place is really starting to come together.