Fine Arts Security Fence 2/1/21 – 6/25/21

UPDATE 6/4/21:

The perimeter fence and gate installation is complete.  Card readers will be activated after June 12th.  Facilities will complete remaining small tasks and demo of the old North fence no later than June 25th.

UPDATE 5/13/21:

The work is ongoing and is now expected to be complete on 6/4/2021.

UPDATE 4/15/21:

Fence demo and installation to occur starting Tuesday, 4/20.

Construction work will start at the northside of the North Sculpture Building A next Tuesday, 4/20 through Thursday, 4/22.  This may disrupt activity at the North outdoor covered sculpture work space during this time.

Work will also occur at the Northeast yard of the complex, southeast corner by the Kiln Shed, North & South Porticos until Friday, April 30th.

Users can expect typical construction noise.  UO, Island Fence, and ADT staff, their vehicles, equipment and materials will be on site during normal business hours.  Portions of fence may be down before new fencing is installed for a periodic moment.  Afterward, minor non-disruptive close out work will occur and it is expected the perimeter will be fully secured by May 14th.

We’ll update notices with access and safety info as necessary as the project progresses.

Work performed by:  Island Fence, Facilities Construction Services, ADT

 

UPDATE 3/11/21:

Concrete pour on 3/12 (this Friday morning) at 7am.  North portico to remain closed during this time but access to the North Sculpture building A will remain open through the Ceramics building B.

Due to critical material delivery delays, construction has been extended to the end of April.  Work will occur intermittently, but we plan to keep the existing security fence up until we are ready to install the new one.  We’ll put out another notice 1 week in advance of this occurring.

UPDATE 2/17/21:

Facilities plans to block the North Portico area (see sketch) starting Wednesday, Feb 24th until Friday, Feb 26th.  The work will involve excavation, cutting, grinding and some possible jackhammering.  Large excavation machinery will be used that may result in occasional loud noise and some vibration at times in the immediate vicinity of construction.  The area of concern will be closed for your safety.  The North Sculpture Fine Arts Studio Building A can be accessed by entering at the South Portico area and going through the Fine Arts Studio Building B.  The area will reopen after this period but construction will be ongoing through the end of March.

Begin:  Monday, February 1, 2021

End:      Friday, February 19, 2021 May 14th, June 25th, 2021

Building Impacted:  Fine Arts Studios at the North and South Portico exterior areas along the western edge of the complex adjacent Gallery Row.

Scope:  Concrete works including landscape demo, some minor excavation, grinding in preparation for the fence install.

Services Impacted:

  • No electrical or HVAC disruptions are known at this time.  A shut down notice will be issued as necessary.
  • Building access will be maintained during construction but may require minor detours.
  • Users can expect to hear construction noises like hammering, drilling, grinding and see employees and UO staff entering and exiting the Fine Arts Studio grounds during normal business hours.
  • This notice is likely to be expanded to include the larger fence construction in late February and into March.

Work performed by:  Facilities Construction Services

Contact:  Theo Davis, CPFM Design & Construction Project Manager, 541-346-1012