The work on the Upper Deck Refurbishment Project is coming to a close and we expect the Upper Deck to be open for business in the near future. The larger residual issues, such as the persistent leak in the planter west of building 257, have been resolved.

The following is the list of the remaining issues that are being investigated and will for the most part be resolved. Some may have been completed while this Update was being prepared.

Asphalt
1. Repair ponding on asphalt on south side.
2. Line painting, arrows and hash marks on garage ramp.
3. Install sealant in all four expansion joint.
4. Investigate remedial action for poor (exposed aggregate) asphalt in front of 257 at drains and in courtyard
5. Provide price for repairing asphalt handicap ramp at entrance of 265.

Curbs
1. Touch up cracked curbs in front of 261 at expansion joint.
2. Seal crack between curb and asphalt on both side of south vehicle ramp.

Planters
1. Fill all planters as per specifications.
2. Complete miscellaneous areas of sealant application between all precast slabs and planter walls
3. Clean slurry off precast planter walls along north vehicle ramp and entrance ramp of building 261

Metal Flashing
1. Complete flashing installation as per specifications at north parking area.
2. Clean out drainage at weep slots above flashing (i.e. sealant and debris). Where ever flashing meets building brick wall.

Unit Pavers
1. Clean off polymeric sand in front of building 253.
2. At southwest angled walkway, remove granular material and fill planters on both sides of walkway as discussed on site.
3. Apply additional sand on south side and in front of 253, compact as per specifications. (see also pavers around central spine planter)
4. Replace light fixture in precast planter wall along 261.
5. Adjust height of pavers along 253 to be flush with curb (within tolerances of specifications).
6. Remove rust stains on pavers in front of 259 planters

General
1. Repoint cut out mortar at building 261.
2. At 259, clean rust off railing where it was cut and repaint. See also railing to 261.
3. Reinstate all materials at area around leak in expansion joint location.
4. Engineers to investigate asphalt cracking along expansion joints and provide instructions as necessary.

We invite Residents to examine the upper deck work and provide input and feedback to the Property Manager and to the Reserve Fund Committee by dropping off your comments at the Service Office or by email to vpreservefund@botanicacondos.ca. We are interested in receiving input and feedback on anything you think needs future attention, which will be passed along to the Property Manager and to the Reserve Fund Committee.

Please provide your feedback by Wednesday June 11.