Tuesday 10 October 2017

Day 2 Progress

Yesterday was another successful day of construction although we didn't not finish as we initially planned. After day 1's progress, all there was left to do was to attach the door, reinforce the structure with metal straps, put up the plastic bottle stilts and cover up the roof. Putting the door up was one of the hardest jobs yet as it required a lot of precision and accuracy for measuring, chiseling etc. The task of putting up the door would have been impossible without the guidance of Mr Pillay so a huge thank you to him for giving up his time once again yesterday. Majority of the work was done and all we have to do know is cover up half a wall with the plastic bottle stilts and attach plastic bottle stilts to the roof. A change of plan has caused slight delay in the construction. We decided to cover the roof up with chicken wire so that it would help reinforce the structure and reduce the pressure of the plastic bottle stilts on the roof as it would be sitting on the chicken wire. Something we thought was worth sharing is that we had a group of preschool children come by and visit us. As there is a preschool/daycare right next to our school, they decided to pay us a visit as they were also learning about different ways plastic could be used. It was such a privilege to involved the young community and teach them about the environment and great things that were happening.
Zaid showing us his tradie skills.
Mr Pillay getting back to work.
Team work makes the dream work! The boys nailing the plastic bottle stilts on to the main structure.

Didar starting on the chicken wire.

Putting up the chicken wire on the roof

Mr Pillay giving the boys advice on how to put the door on.
Brian proud of his efforts on the door.. although it was a collective effort from the team. Well done!

Day 2 Progress. Front View
Completed Door
Day 2 progress. Corner/ Back view
 The team is hoping to finish off everything today as there isn't much to do. The weather yesterday wasn't that great with small showers here and there so we're hoping for better weather today. Fingers crossed!! Thanks to everyone who showed up for day 2 of the construction and thank you for everyone's support. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share our progress with your friends and family so that word will spread about the great things happening in our community. Don't forget to use the hashtag #forthefuture. Email forthefutureac@gmail.com for any inquiries or additional information.

Yours sincerely,
For the Future.



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