Project for relocation of some athletic fields underway
A project to relocate some athletic fields adjacent to the East Gym is underway. The fields, currently located east of the track and adjacent to the East Gym, are moving north of the co-rec field along Glen G. Bartle Drive. The relocation is needed in preparation for the East Gym Addition project due to get underway later this year. There will be a construction entrance for the project off the outgoing lane of Glenn G. Bartle Drive. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution in this area as construction vehicles access the site. The project is expected to be complete in early summer, weather permitting.
Fieldhouse/multi-sport facility
Work is underway on the new Fieldhouse adjacent to the Baseball Stadium. This project will create a Fieldhouse for multiple sport use including softball, soccer, lacrosse etc. It includes a ticket booth, restroom facilities and mechanical spaces along with some minor landscaping around the facility. Work is scheduled to be complete in fall 2024.
Science 3, phase 1 renovation
This critical maintenance project renovates almost 45,000 sq. ft. of space in the middle portion of Science 3. Work entails gutting existing spaces and providing new laboratories, classrooms and offices. Electrical, plumbing, fire and mechanical systems will be upgraded. Subsequent phases will renovate the east and west portions of the building.
Library third-floor renovations
A variety of tasks continue including wall framing, duct work and installations of new mechanical system infrastructure. Notifications for this project can be found here.
This project entails a complete gut and renovation of the Library South third floor including asbestos abatement and installation of new flooring, ceilings and lighting. Mechanical systems serving the area will be replaced/upgraded including air handlers and chiller. The energy management system will also be upgraded so energy systems can be better managed and costs reduced. The third floor will be connected to the existing south stair tower. Additional information about the project can be found here. The project is expected to be completed in September 2024.
Plaza deck pavers
Design work is progressing for a project that will replace/renovate the surface of the Plaza Deck. High traffic, temperature fluctuations and rain have caused the pavers that connect the Union, Engineering Building, Glenn G. Bartle Library and Technology Hub to become uneven in areas. Consultants made site visits in summer 2023 to gather information on existing conditions and present options for repair. Preliminary proposals call for renovations to take place over two summers beginning in summer 2024.
New Lecture Hall/Classroom Building
The University has received funding for a new Lecture Hall/Classroom facility. The new $60 million building will be located across from the Academic Complex. Design is underway with construction tentatively set to begin toward the end of 2024. The building will include one 300-seat lecture hall, one-180 seat lecture hall, one 100-seat active learning classroom, two learning studios, 23 general purpose classrooms in sizes varying from 20 to 75 seats, three computer classrooms and an Information Commons. More information is available here.
