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9/12/03 New Science Building Impact Notice

The construction of the new Science Building is now a reality. The project will take about 18 months to complete and the building will open for use when the fall semester begins in 2005.

The first and most immediate impact of this construction project is the installation of the underground utilities that will serve the building---storm drains, sewer, water and steam lines need to be connected to the building. The construction fence has been placed into Wheeler Mall and close to the north end of Wheeler Residence Hall to allow for this portion of the work. The construction of the underground utilities will be completed by October 1. At that time the lawn areas will be restored and re-seeded, the demolished sidewalk sections replaced and THE FENCE WILL BE MOVED BACK TO THE NORTH SIDE OF WHEELER MALL. The steps and sidewalk along the north side of Wheeler Mall will reopen for use at that time.

On the north side of Wheeler Residence Hall, a temporary sidewalk will be built connecting the sidewalk in front of Wheeler to Griffin Blvd. in order to accommodate campus pedestrian traffic to and from Griffin Blvd. This temporary sidewalk will remain outside the construction fence for the duration of the project. The temporary sidewalk is scheduled to be complete by Monday morning, September 15.

Many of you have asked about the impact of this construction on Commencement 2004. Longwood University's 2004 graduation ceremony will be held in the traditional location on Wheeler Mall. A plan is currently being developed to reconfigure and expand the seating for commencement in order to provide for those seats formerly located on the site of the new science building.

As always, thank you for your cooperation and patience as we move forward with this important addition to our campus.

C. Brent Douglass,
Director of Facilities Management

8/26/03: Construction fences are in place for the start of this project

5/9/03 Ceremonial Groundbreaking: Read about New Science Building dedication ceremony.  It was held 5/9/03 in Jeffers auditorium due to inclement weather.  Click here for a link to the Public Relations Office story.

Below you will see the New Science Building's location on the Campus Map.

An exterior rendering of the High Street Side