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Current Projects

Presently there are several large projects underway across campus.

Our 2000 Bond projects are completed but are followed by:

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

New Health and Gerontology Building, HHS, on new site, West Campus.  Construction Notice to Proceed issued 5-18-09.  The facility is a Silver LEED project with four floors tucked into the mountain side.  The facility will serve the university for instructional purposes and the community for enhancement of the academic program and university/community involvement. Outdoor garden plaza provides opportunity for small outdoor classes and study.

See more about the HHS building.

COMPLETION SCHEDULED FOR SUMMER SEMESTER 2012

  • Beneficial Occupancy: 6/29/12
  • Final Inspection: 10/9/12
  • Designer of Record:  Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee PA of Asheville, North Carolina
  • General Contractor:  Vannoy Construction of Jefferson, North Carolina
  • Total Budget = $46,205,000
  • Gross Square Footage = 159,767

 Major renovation to Harrill Residence Hall on WCU Main campus.  The building is a nine story, 71,000 sq. ft. masonry structure with concrete flooring and roof system, constructed in 1971. The scope of work includes code and ADA upgrade; HVAC, plumbing and electrical upgrade (presently an un-air conditioned building).  Initial Phase is for programming and design phase to develop associated costs to establish actual budget.

See more about Harrill Residence Hall.

Beneficial Occupancy:  7/31/12Designer of Record:  Architectural Design Studio of Asheville, NCCommissioning Agent: Affiliated Engineers, Inc., Chapel Hill, NCContractor:  New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., Winston-Salem, NCTotal Budget = $15,000,000Gross Square Footage = 71,367 + an addition of 5,929 = 77,296 total sq footage


 Major renovation of William Chambers Coker Laboratory at Highlands Biological Station.  The project consists of the interior/exterior renovation of a single story, 6737 square foot building, with a single-story addition of approximately 504 square feet.  The project will include laboratory casework, new HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

See more about Highlands Biological Station.

  • Anticipated Completion:  12/1/12
  • Designer of Record:  Galen May, University
  • Architect Contractor:  Western Builders of Sylva
  • Total Budget:  $971,603
  • Gross Square Footage:  6,737 + an addition of 504 sq footage

IN DESIGN PHASE

No large capital projects at this time.

In addition to the large projects noted above; there are numerous ongoing projects in design or under construction throughout campus to enhance the academic and student experience.

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