Below is a site plan for the upcoming road paving project behind Drake/Curtis and Conant House. The access road highlighted will be totally closed from June 25, 2018, through July 8, 2018.

The stairs from Bryan Complex at the Edge Cafe and Dana Arts Center will be closed for pedestrian traffic at that time.

Thank you for your patience during this busy construction period!

Joe Bello
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction

Conant House Road Closure sketch 2018

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It has been eight months since we shared with the campus community and alumni the concept of a Bicentennial Landscape Project. The two main goals of the project would be 1) to replant regions of the campus left bare for decades after Dutch elm disease decimated the American elms that had comprised the tree canopy and 2) to restore and improve the ecological integrity of the areas of upper campus most affected by the construction work associated with Benton Hall and the two new residence halls. The response to the project has been overwhelmingly positive.

Landscape architects at Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates have finalized plans for this initial phase, incorporating feedback they received directly from community members who attended the open forum in the fall and from the faculty, staff, and student members of the University Property Committee. The resulting plans seek to simultaneously create a tree canopy that will provide a beautiful aesthetic and an appropriate amount of shade while preserving open spaces for informal leisure activities. The UPC is happy to report that the initial phase of the bicentennial planting is slated to begin in the coming days.

The rotating image above shows the Academic Quad as it currently appears followed by a rendering as it will appear five to six years from this spring in the 2023–24 academic year.

Working in collaboration with the communications and institutional advancement offices, we have created the Bicentennial Landscape Project web page that community members may visit for an overview of the project and to keep up to date with its progress.

With the planting of the Bicentennial Trees, we can look forward to a transformation of how the community experiences and enjoys the upper campus; this is an exciting, tangible aspect of Colgate’s 200-year celebration.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Bary, Chair, University Property Committee; Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Andrew DeFrank ’18

Tamala Flack, Executive Director for Equity and Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action

Ann-Marie Guglieri, Senior Associate Athletics Director

Ian Helfant, Associate Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies and Environmental Studies

Ellen Holm, Director of Operations, Dean of the College Division

J.S. Hope, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration

Stephen Hughes, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects (ex-officio)

Alexandra Millett ’20

William Peck, Professor of Geology

John Pumilio, Director of Sustainability

Peter Scull, Professor of Geography

Trish St. Leger, Associate Provost

Ed Witherspoon, Associate Professor of Philosophy

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The Village of Hamilton will need to replace primary electrical underground wiring infrastructure due to recent failures within the system. The infrastructure has been failing and is due to be replaced on November 20 and 21, 2017. This replacement will affect electrical power to many buildings between 6am -4pm both days. This work needs to be completed before the winter season when increased electrical loads are required. All should take notice of the days and affected buildings while this work is completed. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at the numbers below. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this project.

November 20, 2017 
6am – 4pm

McGregory Hall
Lathrop Hall
Lawrence Hall
Memorial Chapel
Persson Hall
Spear House
La Casa (OUS)

November 21, 2017
6am – 4pm
Persson Hall
Memorial Chapel
Spear House

Joseph M. Inman
Project Manager

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Please be advised from Tuesday, October 3, to Monday, October 9, there will be restorative work to the entrance stairs of Alumni Hall facing Stillman Hall. During this time, the entrance will be unavailable. In order to access to the building, please use the entrances facing Memorial Chapel and West Hall.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this interruption.

Matthew J. Hill
Facilities Trades Supervisor

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Road construction work on and around Academic Drive has been completed. Access to Academic Drive from Oak Drive will be reopened at 4:00 p.m. today (Friday, July 14, 2017).

The original one-way traffic pattern will return, with access from Oak Drive and exiting onto Alumni Drive.

We appreciate the cooperation and patience during the recent construction work on this project.

Joseph M. Inman
Project Manager

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Please note that Alumni Hall will be closed twice in July, as part of the first-floor entrances and corridor flooring replacement project taking place from July 7 to August 4, 2017.

The building closures will occur over two consecutive weekends, in order to minimize disruptions to occupants and to comply with egress code requirements. There will be limited access to the project area during the week between those weekends.

Alumni Hall Closure Schedule

Friday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m. through Monday, July 10 at 6:00 a.m.

The entire building must be vacated — NO building access during this time, for asbestos abatement at the entrances.

Monday, July 10 at 6:00 a.m. through Friday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Asbestos abatement work will continue in the elevated first-floor corridor. During this time, the building will remain open except for the abatement areas, first-floor classrooms, and office #112, which will be closed; however, the Longyear offices next to the new handicapped ramp entrance will remain accessible.

Friday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m. through Monday, July 17 at 6:00 a.m.

The entire building must be vacated — NO building access during this time, during treatment of the concrete stairs on the north and south ends.

Your cooperation and understanding during this building enhancement project is very much appreciated.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 315-228-7142 or e-mail me at dschirripa@colgate.edu.

Regards,
David Schirripa
Project Manager

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Please be advised that the electrical work occurring at McGregory and La Casa (OUS) has encountered a few unforeseen setbacks. Power will NOT be restored at 5PM on June 14, 2017 as scheduled. Power will be restored at 5PM on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this busy construction season.

Joseph M. Inman
Project Manager

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Please be advised that there will be no water service to Gate House and O’Connor Campus Center beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13. Water will be restored at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Please be advised that traffic through this area will be restricted. This shutdown is necessary for the construction of the new residence halls.

We appreciate your patience during this busy construction season. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards,

Jason Miner
Senior Project Manager

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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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