Initial Site Excavation and Snow Removal

What happens here

Using a Daewoo excavator equipped with a grapple attachment, the crew begins removing snow and excavating soil from around the existing timber retaining wall. The ground is noted to be unfrozen despite the snow, indicating that the snow acted as an insulator. This initial excavation helps expose the old wall for demolition and prepares the area for the new wall's construction. The excavator is maneuvered carefully to manage the snowy and muddy conditions.

Goal: Clear snow and excavate soil to expose the old wall for demolition.