I am writing to provide an update on construction projects that members of the campus community should be aware of in the coming weeks and months.

Traffic Interruptions

Academic Drive

June 12–July 12, 2017
Academic Drive will be re-routed due to utility installs for the Benton Hall project. The Oak Drive entrance to Academic Drive will be closed, and all traffic will enter and exit Academic Drive from Alumni Drive during this timeframe. Signs will be posted.

Academic Drive/Benton Hall Site Traffic Pattern June 12-July 12, 2017

Lally Lane

July 15–September 15, 2017
Traffic will be restricted between Dana Arts Center and 113 Broad St. as we replace the failing underground steam and condensate line.

Oak Drive Bridge

May 22–July 7, 2017
Masonry repointing and repairs will necessitate flagmen-controlled automobile and pedestrian traffic. Please exercise caution when approaching the bridge.

Construction and Renovations

Alumni Hall

June 5–August 18, 2017
Replacement of the flooring in the first-floor corridor will necessitate minor pedestrian routing changes. Off-hours building shutdowns are likely throughout the project.

Andy Kerr Stadium

May 21–June 30, 2017
Andy Kerr Stadium — including the track — will be closed for turf replacement, including revised graphics, on Crown Field.

June 5-August 18, 2017
The Dunlap Stands spectator area will be closed for deck seating waterproofing.

McGregory Hall / LaCasa (OUS) Closure

June 13–14, 2017
These buildings will be closed on June 13 and June 14, 2017. All electrical service, including HVAC, fire alarms, and elevators, will be turned off from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., in order to move the electrical switch gear and transformer that supply power to the buildings as part of the Benton Hall construction project.

New Residence Halls

May – June 2017
The construction access road from Hamilton Street to the new residence halls site will be constructed and the perimeter site fencing south of Andrews Hall will be installed. Initial site clearing and grubbing will commence shortly after the proper measures are installed within the site boundaries to limit erosion control during construction.

New Residence Halls Site Temporary Access Road

Stillman Hall

May 25, 2017
This will be the completion date for a major renovation of this residence hall, including all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; data and communication infrastructure; fire protection; and finishes.

Townhouses

June 5–August 18, 2017
The townhouses will be offline for boilers conversion from oil to gas and painting as needed

Vis Lab

May 23–August 18, 2017
The Ho Tung Visualization Laboratory will be closed for renovations and projection system upgrades.

Wynn Hall

May 1–August 11, 2017
This project includes complete renovation of the second-floor teaching labs, and replacement of HVAC equipment and controls building-wide. The staff in this building have relocated for the duration of the project; contact Carrie McFall, the chemistry and health sciences department assistant, at 315-228-7340 or cmcfall@colgate.edu, with questions about individual locations.

Wynn Hall project logistics

Best wishes,
Joe Bello
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction

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As part of the Benton Hall construction project, we will be moving the electrical switch gear and transformer that supply power to McGregory Hall and LaCasa (OUS). We had originally planned to do this work last fall, but due to the outage required, we have rescheduled for summer 2017 to limit disruptions to McGregory Hall and LaCasa (OUS).  We have scheduled this work for June 13 and 14, 2017.

During this scope of work, ALL Electrical Service to McGregory Hall and La Casa (OUS) will be shut down from 8:00 a.m.  on June 13  through 5:00 p.m. June 14, 2017, to complete the scheduled work. During this time, the building will be unoccupied and will be shut down to all occupants. With the electrical service down, this will also effect all HVAC systems as well as fire alarms and elevators. This building cannot be occupied during this period due to life safety concerns.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this electrical shutdown and look forward to any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming work. We hope with this advanced notification, planning can be put into place to work around the scheduled shutdown.

Joseph M. Inman
Project Manager, Planning, Design, and Construction

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The Facilities Department will be conducting the annual campus steam shutdown beginning at 8 p.m. on June 4 and ending on June 16. The services that will be affected by the utility outage are heating system, potable hot water, and nutritional equipment supplied by steam.

This shutdown is necessary for our staff to inspect and make repairs as needed to the system for the upcoming academic semesters.

The following schedule shows what buildings will be affected and when:

June 4–11 (Hill Line)

• Alumni Hall
• Andrews Hall
• Bryan Complex
• Memorial Chapel
• Curtis Hall
• Drake Hall
• East Hall
• Frank Dining Hall
• Hascall Hall
• Stillman Hall
• West Hall
• Wynn Hall

June 12–16 (Flat Line)

• Case Library
• 113 Broad St.
• Dana Arts Center
• JB Colgate Hall
• Lathrop Hall
• Lawrence Hall
• Little Hall
• McGregory Hall
• Merrill House
• Olin Hall
• Persson Hall
• Ryan Studio
• Spear House
• J.C. Colgate Student Union
• La Casa
• Huntington Gym
• Reid Athletics Center
• Lineberry Pool
• Service Building

Howard Lewis
Mechanical Trades, Heating Plant, and Energy Manager

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As warm weather makes its entrance, the installation of window air conditioning units is scheduled to begin. As in past years, installation will take place the weeks prior to reunion weekend. Facilities staff will initiate the process at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, and will be complete by approximately Friday, May 26.

All windows must be cleared of any items prior to installation. Please remember that when your office or room is not in use, these units should be turned off. Please do your part and save energy by not setting these units any lower than 76 degrees, Colgate University’s cooling standard.

We apologize for any temporary inconvenience during the short installation process. Thank you for your patience and enjoy the beginning of spring.

Any questions or concerns, please contact Dan McCoach, architectural trades manager, at 315-228-6046 or dmccoach@colgate.edu.

Project updates can also be found on the Campus Construction and Maintenance blog.

Daniel S. McCoach
Colgate University

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