While the project is currently held up to the County's refusal to issue the required building permits. Work that does not require a building permit is underway on site with other systems being constructed in trailers for relocation if required.

 

May 28, 2023 - First small rammed earth building (not requiring a building permit) substantially completed.

May 10, 2023 - Satellite based remote telemetry system completed.

April 15, 2023 - Research on Wolffia globosa (duckweed) added to algae research in India.

April 10, 2023 - PolyBio System prototype brought online in lab in Hermosillo, Mexico.

August 2022 - Algae lab in India completed and research started. Research continues on human microbiome.

July 2022 - Completed foundation for first rammed earth building. Awaiting County septic permit before construction can continue.

27 May 2022 - First temporary storage building has been completed, soil classification system for septic system has been completed and is positive. Species survey progressed. More plants relocated from building sites.

17 May 2022 - Site work started for the first storage building, materials and equipment scheduled for delivery on Friday, May 20.

16 May 2022 - Species survey commences for better understanding of the current residents of the property for development of a bio-diversity and preservation plan. As possible, plants, animals and insects at building sites will be shifted to nearby vacant locations and provided with support to ensure their survival. One goal is to improve the property's bio-diversity and ensure a net benefit to wildlife.

05 May 2022 - County approves the project for their Sustainable Building Program and permit fast-track approval.