Replacement of the Abbey greenhouse was long overdue. As often the case, generous donations made this new construction possible. The wood and steel framing that supported the heavy glass panels was sagging, leaking and unsafe. We had to carefully disassemble and remove the wood, steel and glass piece by piece leaving only the masonry foundation which remained structurally sound. We pressure washed and resurfaced the old masonry work. installed new water supply lines, floor drains and added a cement floor throughout. Built new stud walls and installed a new truss system to support the high tech. polycarbonate roof panel system specifically designed for commercial green houses. Installed new steel framing and entry doors. The entire exterior received new masonry finish and paint. A new temperature controlled forced air ventilation system, electrical service and L.E.D. lighting has been installed. Several new steel work tables have been purchased and will be assembled and installed within.

Sam Little, Director of Maintenance for Subiaco Abbey and Academy provided the following information about the new water line from the abbey lakes to the abbey water plan. The original line extends approximately 1 mile from abbey lakes to the abbey water plant and it is about 70 years old. This project was engineered by Crafton-Tull of Russellville AR. The new line is 8” C-900 municipal water pipe. The project started July 10, 2017 and completion is expected within 90 days. The Contractor is M. Phillips Construction Co. from Magazine AR. The cost is approximately $300,000.

Br. Anthony and others from Arkansas in Orlando in early July. The theme of the convocation was "The Joy of the Gospel."