PH blocks were extra blocks added to the edge of where the sidewalks were when we were there. About an extra row feet of width. I think it was a PH privilege to walk on them.

Thank goodness we can count on Fitch for photos

All newly renovated dorms have just the end doors and stair towers now. One of the things the cadets wanted when we started this project was bigger bathrooms. To do that, we had to take out the center stair ways and doors. Bathrooms are much bigger now, and all dorms now have washers and dryers on the first floor. I highly recommend you walk through one of the renovated dorms the next time you're on campus to see the changes.

One of the reasons we paved over the "elephant ears" was because they were a drainage nightmare - especially if you lived in dorms 5 and 6. Ankle high water and mud was the norm for those dorms whenever it rained heavily. While I'm no expert at water drainage, the experts have accounted for the water drainage with the newly paved over "elephant ears" so that there will no longer be a problem in dorms 5 and 6 - or any other dorm for that matter.

Part of the reason the center of the Quad was torn up so badly over the past year was that new pipes for hot and chilled water was also being laid for the Quad at the same time as the renovations were beginning. Fiber for wifi and internet and was also being put in at the same time. Currently, the south end of the Quad (dorms 9-12 and the areas around Duncan) is under renovation, including the addition of the new pipes and fiber. This will replace pipes that have been used since the Quad was built in 1939.

I greatly appreciate Fitch providing the pictures he has posted on this thread. They certainly provide a good glimpse of how the Quad is progressing and even how good it will look when its all done. Again, the north end of the Quad - dorms 1 - 8 - will be open this Fall, including the interior of the Quad and the 2 new Leadership Learning Centers (Plank LLC between dorms 2 & 4, and Ash II LLC between dorms 1 & 3). The Corps WILL step off from the Quad for football games this season. The south end of the Quad - dorms 9 - 12 - will be completely renovated this year, and the entire Quad will be complete at the start of the 2017 - 2018 school year.

I look forward to having former students come to the Quad this year to see the many changes to the dorms and the Quad itself. While its taken time, its going to look great when its complete, and I know our cadets are very excited about it - as are we.

Thanks for sharing your photos, Fitch! Greatly appreciated!

There are already LLCs between dorms 6 & 8 (Buzbee LLC), and dorms 5 & 7 (Ash LLC). Once Plank and Ash II are open in August, that will make 4 LLCs on the Quad. There are currently no plans to build any more, but as we look at future opportunities, more LLCs are certainly not out of the question.

I can't say what will be done with Haney Drill Field at this time, as we are just now beginning the process of looking at "what next" after the current Quad renovations are complete after next year. There are many things we are looking at as possible additions/upgrades to the Quad after the current renovations are complete next year, but it would premature to discuss at this point, as we are just now beginning looking at potential opportunities at this point.

ABATTBQ - I won't argue the point about drainage or anything else with you. Suffice it to say that I am here every day, and have been for the last 5 years. Drainage issues existed for both dorms 5 and 6 when it rained, and while I'm sure you may think otherwise, I have no reason to lie to you or anyone else about that. As I mentioned earlier, the "experts" figured out what it would take to alleviate that situation, and the paving over of the dirt areas known as the "elephant ears" in the center of the Quad was one way to help do that. Like I said before, I hope you'll come to the Quad this fall to see the changes and to see how good the Quad looks now after undergoing the largest renovation since it was first built in 1939.

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Thanks for sharing your photos, Fitch! Greatly appreciated!

There are already LLCs between dorms 6 & 8 (Buzbee LLC), and dorms 5 & 7 (Ash LLC). Once Plank and Ash II are open in August, that will make 4 LLCs on the Quad. There are currently no plans to build any more, but as we look at future opportunities, more LLCs are certainly not out of the question.

I can't say what will be done with Haney Drill Field at this time, as we are just now beginning the process of looking at "what next" after the current Quad renovations are complete after next year. There are many things we are looking at as possible additions/upgrades to the Quad after the current renovations are complete next year, but it would premature to discuss at this point, as we are just now beginning looking at potential opportunities at this point.

ABATTBQ - I won't argue the point about drainage or anything else with you. Suffice it to say that I am here every day, and have been for the last 5 years. Drainage issues existed for both dorms 5 and 6 when it rained, and while I'm sure you may think otherwise, I have no reason to lie to you or anyone else about that. As I mentioned earlier, the "experts" figured out what it would take to alleviate that situation, and the paving over of the dirt areas known as the "elephant ears" in the center of the Quad was one way to help do that. Like I said before, I hope you'll come to the Quad this fall to see the changes and to see how good the Quad looks now after undergoing the largest renovation since it was first built in 1939.

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Thanks!

Gentlemen, with all due respect this thread is about the Quad renovations. While I am also frustrated that the Fightn' Texas Aggje Band does not attend more road games and believe we could be more proactive in making this a reality, I will reserve those comments for a better time & place (different thread).

Now can we get some more pictures please??

The paving will make it easier to drill, especially teaching fish to drill during FOW. Having to maneuver on uneven sidewalks and around muddy grass was hell. I'm happy the elephant ears are paved. Everything looks great! Happy that Danger 79 is at the front of the Quad. Is the Aggie Ring statue by the arches still as well or was that moved?