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| Footings for WTC Memorial and Museum construction begins The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey began construction of the footings for the Memorial and Museum. E.E. Cruz of Holmdel, N.J. was awarded a $17 million contract to build the Memorial’s foundations and footings. The work will be completed within the next year. Construction of the Memorial began in March with preliminary work to cover the original box beam columns that outline the perimeters of the Twin Towers. The Memorial is currently on schedule for completion in September 2009. Last month, the Memorial Foundation and the Port Authority Board of Commissioners agreed to have the Port Authority assume responsibility for construction of the Memorial, the Memorial Museum, and the Visitor Orientation and Education Center. At that time, the Port Authority Board also agreed to commit up to an additional $95 million toward the Memorial and the Memorial Museum, in addition to a previous commitment of $100 million. The Memorial Foundation will continue to assume responsibility for the integrity of the project's design and operation. In early July, the Foundation launched a national campaign to help raise the remaining $170 million needed for construction and planning of the Memorial and Museum. The Foundation has already raised over $131 million from corporations, foundations, and individuals from all 50 states and 11 different countries. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |