The PLOG

Due to the heavy rains, we lost the weekend schedule  in setting and pouring concrete sidewalks around Amos Eaton and Lally, but we were able to get the hole backfilled in the location of the tank (they were working on grading that road and plaza this morning). The main doors of AE and the sidewalk around the south side should be reopened by tomorrow (they were pouring concrete this morning). The pathway leading up to the SW basement exit should be in by Wednesday , and the SE entrance by end of week. We should have a path through the Quad by mid to end of week (If not sooner). Irrigation systems, plantings, trees and sod should continue through the week. New site lights  are scheduled to be installed around 12/1.

The planting plan for the project was recently released and can be found here

science-quad-north-planting-plan

To:       Campus Community

October 2, 1009

On October 2, 2009, construction will begin in the quadrangle area between the Voorhees Computing Center and the Greene building, to improve the traffic patterns, paving and landscape.  The fenced area and re-routed traffic patterns are illustrated on the plan below.  This construction is expected to continue into November.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Oleh Turczak

276-4244

Turczo@rpi.edu

 Science Quad North Traffic Pattern

When completed this area will mirror the landscape of the quad south of VCC. Components of the work will include.

• New concrete sidewalks and lighting for improved pedestrian safety.
• Necessary repairs to underground utilities.
• Removal of failing trees and planting of more sustainable high canopy trees.
• Installation of lighting, benches and bicycle racks.
• Improved access for emergency, delivery and service vehicles.

The Physical Plant will be making repairs to the cornices of the 87 Gym.  Scaffolding has been erected over the stairs next to the 87 Gym to protect pedestrians during the work.

In order to perform preventative maintanence on our building systems the Physical Plant has implemented reqularly scheduled shutdowns.  When planning your experiments please keep these in mind.

For further information click on the Regularly Scheduled Shutdown page or click here