Construction Update: July 2024


Progress continues at a rapid pace inside 202 N. First Street, the future home of the Madison Public Market and TruStage MarketReady Hall. Daniels Construction reports that all is moving along as planned and on time. A recent tour resulted in the photos that demonstrate the current status of the project. Photo 1) This provides a view of TruStage MarketReady Hall, the portion of the market that will house the production facilities for small food business startups. It will also provide a significant amount of event space for private functions and Market sponsored events. 2) Inside TruStage MarketReady Hall will be three large cisterns that collect rainwater from the roof. The water will be recycled for use in the Market’s bathrooms. The concrete pad shown will host the cisterns – each decorated with artistic vinyl wraps. 3) Market Hall will house the market, made up of 30+ vendors of all types. In the photo, you can begin to see the structures that will become walls separating the vendor locations. This view faces East Johnson Street (to left) and First Street (to right). 4) Again, Market Hall progress is shown. This view faces First Street. On the right, you can see the gas and plumbing lines for the dozen or so mini restaurants serving fresh, made-to-order foods. 5) Last, an exterior view from First Street. The facade has seen new holes cut into the concrete walls to accommodate the main pedestrian entrance and large, glass-filled windows and doors.

Construction Update – May 2024


According to the City of Madison Department of Engineering staff, renovations for the Madison Public Market are proceeding on time and without unexpected surprises. At this time, 99% of concrete work has been completed, which involved removing and replacing the cement floors throughout the 45,000 sq. ft. building. The floors needed to be removed to accommodate plumbing, sewer lines and other essential components. Daniels Construction has completed the elevator shaft (first floor to mezzanine), and the back lot is now ready for re-paving. We are still on track for an opening in early Summer, 2025.

Construction well underway at the Public Market


Demolition and construction at the future Madison Public Market began in earnest late in October of 2023. Since then, much progress has been made, as these photos suggest. Lots of work is necessary to renovate this former Fleet Service building, operated since the 1950’s by the City of Madison. Daniels Construction is the contractor selected by the City to make the Market a reality. The Market is slated to open in May 2025.

 

Demolition of Fleet Service Building Begins! Market Construction Underway!


During a visit to the former Fleet Service Building on November 1, it was apparent that the Madison Public Market construction is truly underway! Crews from Daniels Construction are now on site and have begun the interior demolition of the building. First step is to remove the overhead fluorescent lighting. Walls to be removed are marked for demolition. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2025.