This gut renovation project will reconfigure floor layouts, restore the exterior building envelope, replace the exterior windows, replace the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Life Safety systems and generally modernize the facility to meet the School of Integrative Plant Science’s Instructional and Research needs in the 21st century.
Two-week look ahead
- Tuesday July 18: Installation of temporary construction fencing (establishing the jobsite) will begin
- Friday July 21: Public access to the drive and parking in the location immediately south of the Plant Science (Minns Garden turnaround) will end
- Monday July 24: Installation of temporary partitions and construction signage is planned to begin
- Monday July 24: Installation of the Construction Trailers will begin
Upcoming shut-downs
- No utility shutdowns have been scheduled for the next two weeks.
Potential occupant disruptions
- Egress/Ingress changes: Public access to the building via the North Entrance (Ag Quad side) and the South Entrance (off Tower Road, directly opposite Minns Garden) will stop on Friday July 21. Detour signage will guide users to the alternative entry points to the building.
- Impact on Toilet Rooms: Please refer to the floor maps below for the locations of the toilet rooms by floor level.
- Parking disruptions: The parking spaces located adjacent to the drive off Tower Road (area immediately to the south of the building will become unavailable for use by the public beginning on Friday July 21.
- Major deliveries: The deliveries of construction site fencing, dumpsters, and site equipment are expected within the next two weeks. No disruptions to traffic flow are expected.
Work Zone Map
