Uptown residents can unstrap their football helmets and sofa cushions now that blasting has been completed on the Uptown garage project.

Sedona Director of Public Works Kurt Harris said that the excavation for the garage required 16 blasts, which were typically conducted on Tuesday and Thursday just prior to or around 8 a.m., with the final — and most earth-shaking — blast being fired on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30.

“The blasting protocol is to conduct a follow-up inspection to pre-blasting survey of adjacent structures,” Harris said with regard to potential collateral damage from the blasts. “I understand that has just begun and we will know more once the consultant releases their report.”

Final completion of the garage is currently scheduled for Aug. 21. Delays will result in a penalty of $1,780 per day to contractor Fann Contracting.