Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:13 pm

Brad wrote:Nice Pic,

What are all the people on the ground to the left of the banner?

That was the press conference below at the construction site. There were a group of about 10 of us on the convention roof for that long shot.

SaOmaha · Post by **SaOmaha** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:38 pm

Before attending the Saturday 3pm performance of the Ringling Brother and Barnum & Bailey Circus,I saw
this model of Omaha Stadium (renamed TD Ameritrade Park Omaha) in Qwest Center Omaha Arena Lobby.

What is the big new at the Stadium Construction Site?

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:57 pm

I can not wait until that surcharge is complete and we can finally see some construction.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:27 pm

Roger Dixon said on the Grow Omaha Radio Program, that the surcharge was able to come off early.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:49 pm

Yeah most of the surcharge is off now. Crews are working on the outfield (inside and out) MSE (retaining?) walls and also shallow foundations.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:23 pm

Whats this surcharge you speak of?

And for you experts how would you compare the overall height between the Blatt and TD park? Not a big deal I was just wondering. To me after looking at the models the new park will seam a little shorter then the Blatt does.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:28 pm

Surcharges are the big piles of dirt they put on the site to pack down the soil before they build. They very in size depending on the size of the building and the makeup of the soil.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:53 am

Well, I just learned something new.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:40 pm

Looking at the outfield. You can see the field access tunnel position taking shape. Looking towards home plate.

Here's a little closer look at the beginning work on the retaining walls.

Here is a pic of the west side (1st base line side) foundations going in. Steel starts going up in September.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:53 pm

Great Shots! It almost looks like you are inside there!

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:05 am

Thanks! Not inside, just standing on a small dirt mound right outside the fence.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:28 pm

Steel has arrived and is being staged at North West corner.

OmahaChef · Post by **OmahaChef** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:12 am

and....with a nice, big crane too!! Gives one an idea of what is to come.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:17 am

OmahaChef wrote:and....with a nice, big crane too!! Gives one an idea of what is to come.

I got a photo of the crane last night. I will try to get it posted this evening.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:10 pm

Wow, steel is going up fast!

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:29 pm

Is there still no webcam for this project?

Post by **Brad** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:29 am

Here is the first steel going up. In person you can see an angle where the seats will be on the top of the field side pieces. This is going to be tall!

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:54 am

Brad wrote:Here is the first steel going up. In person you can see an angle where the seats will be on the top of the field side pieces. This is going to be tall!

I'm excited, thanks brad

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:58 pm

I see what you mean Brad. That lift looks so small under that steel structure.

OmahaChef · Post by **OmahaChef** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:51 pm

And, by this afternoon, crossbeams are in place, and it looks much more impressive, and the angled support beams for the seating in this section have been installed. It is exciting to actually see it start to take shape.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:28 am

From last night:

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:40 pm

Nice, thanks for those updates. A lot of my family from out of town is coming for my brothers wedding in Sept, so it'll be good to have noticeable construction going on.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:48 pm

I wish I got an update tonight! Its really coming along. However some concert was going on so it was too full to park and shoot after dark...

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:57 pm

Brad wrote:I wish I got an update tonight! Its really coming along. However some concert was going on so it was too full to park and shoot after dark...

Green Day.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:54 am

Big E wrote:
Brad wrote:I wish I got an update tonight! Its really coming along. However some concert was going on so it was too full to park and shoot after dark...
Green Day.

Damn kids and that 'rock or roll' music.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:49 pm

Here's a picture from a week or so ago, and a couple from today, which really give an idea of the scope and scale, and how fast steel is going up!

From Today:

Tornado · Post by **Tornado** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:52 pm

Thanks for the pics.....WOW

That's taller than I envisioned, looks like they're just flying on the steel construction.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 5:13 pm

Nice shots.

I got some from the other side this morning.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:30 pm

More Construction photos:
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the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:40 am

Wow they are movin. The thing will be half built by the time I get back.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:11 pm

the1wags wrote:Wow they are movin. The thing will be half built by the time I get back.

If you waited until next year, it could be fully done

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm

They made a lot of progress in 3 days. How often are you going to take photos?

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:50 pm

windsor wrote:They made a lot of progress in 3 days. How often are you going to take photos?

As often as I can. I hope to get down there tonight. Its less than 10 min from my house.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:50 pm

Monday 8/17/2009

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:49 pm

That sounds great to me. I look forward to seeing them.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:37 am

yesterday's update shot:

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:17 pm

Cool. Thanks for these updates Brad. I really appreciate them while I'm out here in Cali.

SaOmaha · Post by **SaOmaha** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:12 pm

Yesterday, a friend and I hiked across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge to Iowa and back.

View of the Stadium Northwest Corner (home plate) framework from theOmaha landing spiral ramp of the Pedestrian Bridge.

View of the Stadium construction site from the Pedestrian Bridge.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:31 pm

Two Cranes now.... That thing is going to take off!

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:12 pm

I coming down the north freeway onto 480 and North DT with the existing buildings, Qwest, Bridge spires, RFP, and new stadium is starting to look rather impressive. There is still a looooooooooooong ways to go but I think we are mostly headed in the right direction, albeit slowly.