Day: May 30, 2024

5/30/24 – Unknown – Pacific Hall Subbasement Standing Water Advisory
Posted on by amayfiel

 

There is currently standing green water in the subbasement of Pacific Hall. They are working on getting the water pumped out and they hope it will be accessible by tomorrow. It is a possible that work might continue a few weeks after until issue is completely alleviated. Impact is not known at this time. Please contact Adam Jones if you have any further questions.

Adam S. Jones, CIEC | Environmental Services Manager
Safety and Risk Services
Environmental Health & Safety
1260 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-1260
(541) 346-8397 | asjones@uoregon.edu
(541) 852-5685

Overhead map Image of Pacific Hall

5/30/24 – Unknown – Pacific Hall Elevator, HVAC, Chilled Water, and Possible Emergency Power Shutdown
Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 6/18/24 PM – Elevator:
The elevator has been restored to service.  Parts arrived today and the damaged components have been replaced.

UPDATE 6/18/24 AM – Elevator:
The elevator remains down due to damaged components caused by the flooding incident.  Parts are on order and an update will be provided when the elevator is back online.

UPDATE 5/31/24 – HVAC:

  • The HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) for the north end of the building is expected to be offline for 2 – 4 weeks.  (see diagram below for specific areas affected).
  • Cooling has been restored to the freezer farm in room 17.

Diagram of Pacific Hall - HVAC Offline in Affected Rooms 5-31-24

UPDATE 5/31/24 – Elevator:
The elevator will remain offline till approximately Tuesday, June 4th.  Please use Lawrence Hall or Onyx Bridge’s elevators during this time.

UPDATE 5/30/24 – Elevator, HVAC, Chilled Water:
The elevator has been taken offline due to the flooding in the subbasement.  The elevators in Onyx Bridge are still accessible.  If you have concerns about accessing your workplace when elevator services are impacted, please contact your supervisor to find an appropriate accommodation.

The HVAC system and the chilled water have also been shut down.

 

Begin: Thursday, May 30, 2024

End:     Unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected: Pacific Hall

Pacific Hall may experience an emergency power shutdown due to a major chilled water leak happening right now.  Crews are attempting to isolate the leak but due to safety issues power may need to be shut down.

Work Performed By: Utilities and Energy & Facilities Services

Contact: Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Overhead map Image of Pacific Hall