A construction update from Eric Baker, Head of Library Operations:
As the McHenry construction shifts from the addition to the renovation many of you will notice all the activity taking place on the west and north sides of the building. The water lines being installed from Earth & Marine Sciences should be completed soon. During this work, Steinhart Way is supposed to remain open, at least to one lane. The pathway to Kerr Hall is sometimes closed, but when Steinhart is shut down then the pathway should be opened up for foot traffic. Campus signage should be directing pedestrians to the proper route.
They have also been grading an area to the west of the building where construction trailers will soon be parked. Two will be delivered this coming Thursday, and the remaining one will be relocated from it's existing spot later in August. A UCSC construction trailer will be relocated to the four parking spaces at the north side. The construction yard has to move north for the renovation, and also so site work can progress on the reading gardens, ADA path, lawn, and temporary entrance. I have been in contact with the campus ADA Compliance Officer to relocate the two medical parking spaces, and I will be working with TAPS in early August to see what can be done about the other parking spaces. The handicap spaces will remain as they are.
I have been assured that the path along the west side of the building, from the Performing Arts lot to Steinhart Way, is open and will remain open and accessible until a replacement path around the south and east sides of McHenry Library is in place.
Thanks to the library staff for putting up with so much commotion. The next five months will be a challenge as addition construction wraps up and the renovation work ramps up. There is a lot of work that must be done to the existing building to supply utilities for the addition.
Posted by lauramcc at July 17, 2007 03:36 PM