The following is an overview of work completed since Oct. 1 and expected in the next 30 days on the UW-Eau Claire Garfield Avenue redevelopment and Karlgaard Towers renovation projects.
(See an updated bird's-eye view of the Garfield Avenue project in the recent video above.)
Work completed since Oct. 1
Garfield Avenue redevelopment
- Poured remaining concrete walkways from west to east on both sides of project up to endpoint for fall 2017.
- Completed pathway in outdoor classroom area near Putnam Park.
- Backfilled with topsoil along walkways from Old Library up to and past Schofield Hall.
- Completed installations of sidewalk pavers in front of Schofield Hall and Old Library and in Blugold Mixer area.
- Completed grading, installed lighting and planted grass between Schneider and Phillips halls.
- Finished concrete work on amphitheater.
- Completed new gas utility line installation from McIntyre Library to Park Avenue.
- Restored steam to Schneider Hall.
Karlgaard Towers south tower renovation
- Began basement demolition.
- Asbestos abatement: Completed 9th and 8th floors, began on 7th floor.
- Bathrooms demolition: Completed on 10th floor, began on 9th floor.
- Began roof preparations for rooftop mechanical room addition.
- Began 10-story exterior brick removal where new student lounge windows will be installed.
Work to be completed in next 30 days
Garfield Avenue redevelopment
- Drive pilings and install pre-cast concrete in Chippewa Lounge area along riverfront.
- Install final section of permanent concrete on walkway between Schofield Hall and the footbridge.
- Install temporary asphalt to connect walkway near northwest corner of Zorn Arena to Garfield Avenue.
- Continue backfilling with topsoil along concrete walkways.
- Install monolithic stone in Blugold Mixer area.
- Continue mass grading of project area from west to east.
- Install new permanent bike racks between Schofield Hall and Old Library and in front of Old Library.
- Complete repaving of Roosevelt Avenue near Schneider and Phillips halls.
Karlgaard Towers south tower renovation
- Asbestos abatement: Continue on 7th floor, begin on 6th floor.
- Bathrooms demolition on 9th floor.
- Continue demolition of basement and begin demolition of lobby.
- Continue 10-story exterior brick removal where new student lounge windows will be installed.
