Saranac Lake, NY – A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on September 22, 2011 for Airondack Medical Center’s new $2.7 million wound-care center. The 9,000 square foot facility will specialize in the treatment of patients who have chronic wounds, such as the elderly, people with diabetes and vascular disease and cancer patients who’ve undergone radiation treatment. The center will have a pair of hyperbaric chambers, which provide pressurized oxygen therapy that is designed to heal wounds quicker. The new 2-story building will house the wound-care center in the first floor of the building while the second floor will have physician offices that the hospital plans to lease. “It is great to be working with Adirondack Medical Center again and on this important project for the Adirondack community”, said Don Wells, President of DEW. “Construction is well underway and we expect the building to be complete sometime in mid to late February. “
Current DEW Projects Fair Well through Irene – not so for DEW Employees & Clients.
It appears most of DEW’s current projects fared well during Irene. Other than some rain damage at our Bennington State Office Building project, it looks like all the other projects had little to no damage. Unfortunately, some of the projects DEW recently completed did not fair as well. Castleton State College’s new Spartan Athletic Complex was damaged badly by water. DEW has already jumped on board to help out the college with damaged areas. Waterbury Fire Station also suffered some damage. Luckily, built on a flood plain, the project was built with flood vents that allowed water to equalize. The water peaked only about 1 inch about the concrete flood barrier. Most importantly, thoughts go out to Superintendent Tony Papa’s (Rochester, VT) and Willis Whitaker (Stockbridge, VT) who have been stranded. The communities of Rochester & Stockbridge were devastated by Irene and have been cut off since Sunday without power, food, gas, etc. Looks like help is finally on its way.
DEW & Waterbury Fire Station Celebrate Grand Openings
Officials from DEW Construction Corp. and Waterbury Fire Department celebrated the grand openings of both the Maple Street and Main Street Fire Stations on Saturday August 13, 2011. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for both followed by a public open house.
Castleton State College Projects Well Underway
On my way to the Castleton State College Golf Classic, DEW is a major sponsor, I was able to stop by and visit with Superintendent Jim Kelly and see how things were progressing with the two projects we have going at the college. The Facilities barn seems well underway and on target for a November completion. We are still laying foundations for the New Hall. Jim is gearing up for the student’s return to the college.
DEW Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive
DEW Construction is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, August 12th from 10-2 pm. Come on out and give blood. Call Lori McElroy at our main office at 764-2307 for an appointment or just drop by.
