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Construction projects stay on schedije^jiudget
Caitlin O’Donnell
News Editor
All construction projects taking place
on campus are proceeding according to
schedule, said Neil Bromilow, director
of planning, design and construction
management. Bromilow said there nave
been no noise or other complaints,
despite traffic interruptions that began
July 12 for the construction of new
water lines for Colonnades C, D and E.
Robert Buchholz, the director of
Physical Plant, said that the roof on
Alamance is being replaced, as well as
some of the gutters on the building.
Buchholz also said that construction is
taking place between the two McEwen
buildings.
“It would be unsafe for students or
staff to walk through the arch while the
construction work is there,” Buchholz
said. “That is why there is signage up
directing people to use other walkways
as detours."
Gerald Whittington, senior vice
president for business, finance and
technology, said the construction on
campus is funded by various sources,
depending on the project.
Whittington said that bonds were
issued for Colonnades C, D and E,
new Greek houses and the geothermal
project, meaning that the school
borrowed money. The bonds for these
projects totaled about $21 million.
The Alumni Gym and Field House
were funded through gifts as well as
some university reserve funds.
“At this point, we are on budget and
do not expect any significant budget
issues for any of these projects,”
Whittington said.
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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY ANNA JOHNSON | PhotogriJJ
Fa^t Top: Construction workers dig three weils per day with a finished total of 112 wells, each 440 feet deep. The weils will heat arxl cod the Colonnades residence and dining halls. The weHs are closed pipir>g
and the construction on those pipes are expected to be finished by August 2011 Eloo University students ^ faculty interested in the corwtruction process are able to view live webcam feeds located on the Bon's w*
page. By using technotogy and modem science heat exchanges aHow the piping system to adapt to the different weather scenarios the pipes might face while al Eton,
c^tnjction taki^ place at Latham Park is expected to be done by early August. A new drainage system is being added to the field, the entire surface is being replaced and FiekJTurf will be installed. Ths
^ 12-toot fence and will aJso be moved back. Eton University Director of Athletics Dave Blank sato this will make the field 'mom of a pitchers’ park." ^
SL undergoii^ some remodeling during two different phases. Constmctton plans include installing new seating, more efficient lighting, sound and video boards, updated coaches and staff offic*
Pi^ couw 'f'to mid-September but university officials are trying to minimize the impact felt by various athletto teams, including volleybaH.
I?®® are being constructed. Cotonnades ‘C.’ ’D' and ‘E’ wiR include 94 beds per building, suite and single bed living conditions, group
toungw^ study areas. These donnitones are the first buildings constructed as part of the Eton Universrty 10-year Strategk: Plan and the foundation of each buildina is currenttv beina constructed
tt^ur^iWto'tor^L^^ construction to be straightened and the sklewaJk extended into the street eight feet. The crew will also construct a planter on the sidewalk doseit
ir fS CfD^walk. In the past year the skJewalk has undergone many changes in an attempt to make the area safer for pedestrians and drivers.
Bottom. The area surrounding the construction site at Cotonnades is fenced off while the crew continues their wortt throughout the summer. There was no reported noise distraction during constructton.