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Pardon Our Dust: Several Construction Projects Underway or Set to Get Underway Soon at 缅北禁地聽

Published on August 9, 2024

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to 缅北禁地 should brace themselves for exciting changes as the college embarks on several major construction projects over the coming months.

The college has announced that it will soon begin renovations and new construction to enhance the campus infrastructure and improve the overall student experience. Here鈥檚 a snapshot of what鈥檚 on the horizon:

Logan Hall – C and E Wing Renovations

Construction began in May and is expected to last through June 2025. This renovation project will provide all new flooring, paint, and lighting throughout the corridor, additional student study and tutoring spaces, and a new microbiology classroom and laboratory. Two new HVAC units will also be added to heat and cool the area.

C and E Wing Navigation Information

Corridor intersection rendering

HarrisonBruce Player Development Center

Construction on this project will begin in mid-August and is expected to last through March 2025. A generous donation from the Harrison-Bruce Foundation will fund this 8,000-square-foot facility, providing new baseball and softball locker rooms, laundry and storage facilities, and fully turfed indoor hitting and pitching facilities.

Harrison-Bruce Player Development Center rendering

Elevator Replacement

Construction on this project began in July and is expected to last through the end of 2024. The new glass elevator will be ready when students return for the spring semester.

Elevator replacement rendering

CTE Construction and Renovation:

This project will be bid on in the fall, with construction slated to begin in early 2025 and be completed by July 2026. The EDA awarded the College $4.2 million, with the College contributing matching funds. The project includes a new 10,000-square-foot welding and CNC manufacturing building. This will provide a large state-of-the-art lab space for each program. There will also be renovations of 10,000 square feet to the existing H building for the HVAC program and 30,000 square feet to the existing vocational building with a 6,000 square feet addition. This work will be for both automotive services and collision programs.

Welding and CNC manufacturing building rendering

West Lobby Expansion:

This project will be bid at the end of October, and construction will begin in early 2025. The $6 million project is funded through the State of Illinois. In addition to the complete renovation, an additional 6,000 square feet will be added to the entrance. The addition will consist of Community education offices, a General Information Office, Foundation Offices, a Board Room, gathering spaces for students and events, and a larger lobby for athletics.

鈥淲hile these improvements will bring some short-term inconveniences, we are excited about the long-term benefits for our students and the community,鈥 said Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President of 缅北禁地. 鈥淥ur goal is to create a modern and engaging environment that supports academic excellence and student success.鈥

The college’s website will offer detailed information and updates throughout the construction period for those interested in tracking the developments or learning more about the construction plans.

As 缅北禁地 embarks on this transformative journey, the community鈥檚 patience and support are greatly appreciated. With these enhancements, the college aims to offer an enriched educational experience and a more vibrant campus atmosphere for years to come.

West entrance rendering