Construction sites are present across the Southern University campus from the re-roofing of the library to upgrades to the chilled water system, what’s good for the university can be seen as a problem for students.
Adjustments are being made to piping and roofs but, construction workers are not the only ones making adjustments.
Students can see construction projects underway on the re-roofing of John B. Cade Library, E. N. Mayberry Dining Hall, and the “Chilled Water Project.”
“They’ve completed the top portion, they are about 70 percent complete,” said Endas Vincent, System Director for Facilities Planning.
Vincent gave a few details regarding the re-roofing project of Mayberry Hall stating that the final stages of the work will require that construction processes be brought to the front of the building.
“We are asking everyone to be mindful of this situation as they plan toenter and leave the library,” Vincent said.
The library access remains unchanged and the project is expected to be completed April 2012.
Vincent also discussed whether or not the re-roofing of Mayberry will affect student dining stating that he doesn’t expect that the dining hall will have to be closed however if it comes to that students still have Dunn Dining Hall.
Facilities and Planning does expect an interior project for Mayberry in the near future Vincent said.
Robert Nissen, Environmental Safety Health Management Director said students should be aware of construction areas and avoid them during inclement weather especially areas that are barricaded.
“If we have inclement weather some of the dirt from those sites tends to gravitate toward roadways and sidewalks so we should watch our step and try to avoid those areas if that happens,” Nissen said. “Also, the areas that are barricaded are open holes which we are trying to keep marked and we are checking constantly.”
Vincent agrees and cautions students from walking into construction areas.
The “Chilled Water Project” also anticipated to end April 2012, is the source of even temperatures in buildings.
“For several years we’ve been working on the hot and chilled water projects. The hot and chilled water subterranean lines are buried underground and they extend from the central plant on campus to various buildings on campus,” said Vincent about the heating and cooling.
Most students say that the construction is a good sign but a hinderance in continuing travel and parking on campus.
“Hurry up and finish,” said Keidra Miles, senior mass communications major from Monroe, La.
Jade Myers, a junior fine arts major from New Orleans, shared the same concerns with construction effecting students every day schedules on campus.
“I feel that it’s a good thing that they are trying to fix the campus, but its kind of hindering to some people who have to park. It’s a good and a bad thing… It’s a good inconvenience,” Myers said.
Halls with areas currently under construction include: T.T. Allain, Higgins, J.K. Haynes, Financial Aid, Architecture and Frank Hayden Hall.
For more information, questions, or safety concerns contact Mr. Endas Vincent at 225.771.3670 or Mr. Robert Nissen at 225.771.3101.
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Work progresses at SU
January 31, 2012
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