Range Construction Photos & Videos
Here are some photos of the construction work on the new long-distance rifle range at ARPC. In addition to these photos, you will find links to videos that will give you a different perspective on this work. Drone videos are provided courtesy of our project contractor, R&K Excavators.
Check back often as we will try to keep this page updated frequently as the project continues.
VIDEOS
Progress videos will be posted to this section periodically in an effort to keep you informed as to what the contractor is doing. Click on the links below to see the videos on YouTube.
18-07-31 Day One: Pre -Construction (VIDEO)
18-08-01 Day Two: Road Work (VIDEO)
18-08-08 Day Nine: Path to the Top Aerial (VIDEO)
18-08- 09 Day Ten: Tree Clearing & “Ride To the Top” (VIDEO)
18-08-13 Day 14: Tree Clearing on Hilltop Takes Shape (VIDEO)
18-08-16 Day 17: Tree Grinding Equipment In Place (VIDEO)
18-08-16 Day 17: Tree Grinding – Morning (VIDEO)
18-08-16 Day 17: Tree Grinding – Afternoon (VIDEO)
18-08-17 Day 18: Tree Grinding – Drone (VIDEO)
18-08-17 Day 18: Mulch Placement (VIDEO)
18-08-22 Day 19: Drilling Rig (VIDEO)
18-08-23 Day 24: Pre-Blast Drone (VIDEO)
18-08-23 Day 24: First Blast! (VIDEO)
18-08-31 Day 26: Third Blast! (VIDEO)
18-09-05 Day 28: Filling the First Ravine – Part 1 (VIDEO)
18-09-05 Day 28: Filling the First Ravine – Part 2 (VIDEO)
PHOTOS
Follow the progress on range construction through the photos below. Newest photos will be at the top – scroll down to see older images.
PHOTOS FROM WEEK 3 – BLASTING BEGINS

Lance from Austin Powders launches his drone to capture video of the blast on Thursday August 23rd. (08/23/18)

Hillside area after the blasting was done on Thursday August 23rd. Rock and soil moved down the hill. (08/23/18)

Workers from Austin Powders inspect the blast area on the hillside area after the blasting was done on Thursday August 23rd. (08/23/18)

Hillside area after the blasting was done on Thursday August 23rd. The mound of rock and soil is the material moved down the hill by the blast. (08/23/18)

Hillside area after the blasting was done on Thursday August 23rd. The mound of rock and soil is the material moved down the hill by the blast. (08/23/18)

The bank cut into the hillside just in front of the track loader is the approximate location of the 400 yard target line. (08/22/18)

A drilling rig from R&K Excavators prepares holes to accept the explosive charges for blasting to move soil and rock down the hillside. (08/22/18)

A drilling rig from R&K Excavators prepares holes to accept the explosive charges for blasting to move soil and rock down the hillside. (08/22/18)

This image, taken from near where the firing line will eventually be located, shows the approximate location of the 400 yard line. (08/22/18)
PHOTOS FROM WEEK 3 – GRINDING OF TREES BEGINS