The Northern Expansion.

The survey for the northern expansion of the colony is finally complete, which means construction can begin. Before anything on the surface can be built, however, all of the underground infrastructure must be put in place.

This includes power connections and the links from every new building to the existing underground passageway network—which is used mostly during the harsh winters, but can also be utilized in emergencies.

While the construction of the new area is managed by a separate team, they do liaise with my team throughout the process. The expansion should be fully completed by the end of the year, allowing new residents to move in sometime in early 2474.

James and his team were able to fully repair the cargo vessel that arrived a couple of days ago, and it went on its merry way this morning. Although it didn't have any cargo for us this time, it is one of our regular vessels.

We currently have four vacant homes on Docosie due to various reasons. While they are unoccupied, the maintenance teams are making necessary repairs and updates. Once they are finished, I can contact the people who have expressed an interest in living here.

In recent months, Docosie has gained popularity as a place to live among many Federation citizens. This surge in interest is what prompted the expansion program in the first place.

As the colony grows, so will the workload, not just for my own team, but for everyone involved in the colony's administration. Hopefully, this will reduce the need for a session of the Dax Committee of Boredom.

Image from Unsplash by Joshua Hoehne.