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August 29	Photos by Jim Slagle

Work on the expansion of the MGIO Utility Building to accomodate the LBT chillers and new power connections.	Work on the Utility Trench leading to the LBT enclosure.


Looking up at the side of the LBT enclosure.

August 23	Photos by John Waack

August 14	Photos by Jim Slagle

Summer rains have leaked into the enclosure and damaged some drywall.	Coolant hoses connected to the Enclosure Cable Chain on top of the Pier.


View down on the floor of the Observing Chamber and the top of the Telescope Pier.	Many of the trees in the surrounding forest are dying because of an insect infestation.


This view shows the forest to the west toward SMT and VATT.	The right rear ventilation door, and work on the utility trench far below


Installation of the Shutter Door Latches.	Work on the Utility Trench connecting the LBT Enclosure to the rest of MGIO.


Connecting the pipes at the other end of the Utility Trench where it meets the MGIO Utility Building.	Preparing concrete forms for the expansion of the Utility Building.


Welding the joints on the steel pipes that carry coolant to the telescope.

August 7	Photos by Jim Slagle

Even architects get to use a shovel sometimes!	Very nice view.


The painted hallway on Level 1.	Pipes in the Utility Trench.


There is plenty of dead and down wood on the forest floor near the telescopes.	A sprinkler system is prepared to dampen the area in case of forest fire.