Category: Drilling

10/24/25 – 10/25/25 Millrace Drive Geotechnical Drilling and Traffic Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Millrace Drive at Millrace waterway

Scope:  EWEB’s contractor Foundation Engineering Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on Millrace Drive and will be drilling two boring holes.

Services Impacted: 

  • This will require the use of drilling equipment in the street which may result in noise.
  • Millrace Drive will be closed, but access to all driveways and sidewalks will be maintained.

Work Performed By:  EWEB and Foundation Engineering, Inc.

Please contact EWEB Water Operations at 541-685-7595 if you have any questions.

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Overhead map view of Millrace Drive and Millrace waterway drilling location 10/24/25 - 10/25/25

 

8/15/24 – 8/16/24 Friendly Hall Bore Hole Drilling Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, August 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:

Scope:  In preparation for the Friendly Hall Deferred Maintenance Project, geotech consultants will be working in the area around the building. A total of 3 borings will be completed with a small drill rig. The work should take 1 day to complete, and the start date will depend on the schedule of completion in southeast campus.

Services Impacted:

  • Drilling related noises can be expected.
  • Sidewalk and parking access may also be affected.

Work Performed By:  GRI Geotechnical Services

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Overhead map image of bore hole drilling sites around Friendly Hall 8/15/24 - 8/16/24

8/12/24 – 8/16/24 Southeast Campus Bore Drilling Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, August 12, 2024, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, August 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Central Kitchen, Museum Natural and Cultural History facilities, and residential family housing

Scope:  Geotech will be working in the east campus area in the blocks bounded by Columbia Street, 17th Ave, Moon Lee Lane, and 19th. A total of 6 borings will take place, be aware that there will be a small drill rig in the area. This work will take 1 week as they move from location to location.

Services Impacted:  Drilling related noises can be expected.

Work Performed By:  GRI Geotechnical Services

Contact:  George Bleekman, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2625

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Aerial map of SE Campus bore drilling 8/12/24 thru 8/16/24

7/26/24 Pacific Hall Rooms 008 and 013 Concrete Core Drilling

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, July 26, 2024, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, July 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm

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

Scope:  Due to a lab remodel in Pacific 013, the general contractor will be performing concrete core drilling.  Three holes will be drilled – one in the floor of Pacific 013 and 2 holes in the sub-basement under Pacific 008.

Services Impacted:  Noise is to be expected during this time affecting rooms 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 110, 111, 112, 113

Work Performed By:  Luna Design and Construction

Contact:  David Mason, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5679

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Overhead image of map showing areas affected by core drilling in Pacific Hall rooms 8 and 13 on 7/26/24

6/13/24 CPFM Warehouse/Shops Soil Sample Work Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 9:00 am

End:      Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  CPFM Warehouse / Shops

Scope:  Due to the seismic upgrade design work for Building #130, there will be a drilling rig taking soil samples at the northeast and southwest corners of the building.

Services Impacted:  There will be noise and vibration.

Work Performed By:  Geotechnical Resources, Inc.

Contact:  Renee Benoit, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5080

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Aerial view of CPFM Warehouse and Shops Building 130

8/21/23 Kalapuya Ilihi Geo-technical Soil Borings Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, August 21, 2023, at 8:00 am

End:      Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Kalapuya Ilihi

Scope:  We will be performing Geo-technical soil borings near Kalapuya Ilihi.

Services Impacted:

  • The drill rig will be staged near the location of each bore, so please use caution in these areas.
  • Noise can be expected during this time.

Work Performed By:  GRI

Contact:  George Bleekman, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2625

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Image of locations where drilling will take place on the east and west ends of Kalapuya Ilihi

7/10/23 – 2/23/24 Gallery Way Road Closure Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
Work on the utility tunnel has been extended to January 23, 2024.  (See revised map)

Revised map for Gallery Way utility tunnel project 9-19-23

Begin:  Monday, July 10, 2023

End:      December 15, 2023, Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Gallery Way road, Urban Farm access, Millrace Studios, Fine Arts Studios & Woodshop (See attached logistics plan)

Scope:  The Gallery Way road will be closed in the section directly east of the Millrace Studios for construction of a utility tunnel.

Services Impacted:

  • Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted during this time (see diagram below).
  • Construction noise can also be expected.

Work Performed By:  Hoffman Construction

Contact:  Denise Stewart, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2280 or 541-335-1258

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Image of Gallery Way Tunnel Work Area 7-10-23 thru 12-15-23

6/05/23 – 6/07/23 Miller Theatre Complex Concrete Core Testing Noise Advisory

Posted on by jude

UPDATE:
The work by Carlson Testing will continue through tomorrow, June 6th, and potentially into Wednesday, June 7th.

 

Begin:  Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, June 5th, 2023,  Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Miller Theatre Complex Rooms 18 & 23

Scope:  Concrete core testing in the Robinson Theater auditorium and stage areas will be taking place.  Noise can be expected throughout the day due to the drilling.

Services Impacted: No impact to services is expected and no shut down to systems will occur.

Work Performed By:  Carlson Testing and Fortis Construction

Contact:  Gene Mowery, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5593 or 541-799-4016

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Miller Theatre on map

3/27/23 Area between Pacific and Columbia Hall Test Hole Noise Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 27, 2023 – effective immediately

End:      Monday, March 27, 2023 – end of day but possibly sooner

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Between Pacific and Columbia Halls

Scope:  Test holes and scanning are underway for a tunnel leak.

Services Impacted:  Loud noise is to be expected during this time.

Work Performed By:  Hydro Excavator

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Image of area around Pacific and Columbia

10/17/22 – 10/18/22 Streisinger Hall Basement Core Drilling Noise and Vibration Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Streisinger Hall basement

Scope:  A contractor will be performing core drilling in the basement – see picture below.

Services Impacted:  No services shall be interrupted, but please be prepared for intermittent noise and vibration throughout the work.

Work Performed By:  EC Electric

Contact:  Damon Rutherford, CPFM D&C Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8285

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

 

9/21/22 – 9/23/22 Fine Arts / Gallery Walk Underground Utilities Work Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATED SCHEDULE:

  • 9/21 – Cancelled
  • 9/22 – Cancelled
  • 9/23 – Core Drilling of Asphalt (smaller targeted locations) and Vacuum Excavation (at removed asphalt locations)
  • 9/26 – Surveyor documentation of utility locations

 

 

Begin:  Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 Friday, September 23rd, 2022 at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, September 23rd, 2022 Monday, September 26th, 2022 at end of day

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Exterior of Fine Arts buildings in north campus – See map below

Scope:  Site investigations to locate underground utilities.

  • 9/21 at 8:00 am – Core Drilling of Asphalt (smaller targeted locations) cancelled
  • 9/22 at 7:00 am – Vacuum Excavation (at removed asphalt locations) cancelled
  • 9/23 – Surveyor documentation of utility locations  Core Drilling of Asphalt (smaller targeted locations) and Vacuum Excavation (at removed asphalt locations)
  • 9/26 – Surveyor documentation of utility locations

Services Impacted:  This affects mainly bicycle & pedestrian traffic plus will create noise when equipment is in use.

Work Performed By:  Empire Concrete Cutting, Mid State Industrial

Contact:  Denise Stewart, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2280 or 541-335-1258

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

9/06/22 – 9/07/22 Student Rec Center SE Patio Construction and Noise Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

End:      Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Student Rec Center

Scope: Exterior repairs take place on the southeast corner of the covered patio area, on the east side of the building.

Services Impacted:

  • Advisory only – no impacts to the use of the building or fields is expected.
  • Some intermittent noise from light construction activities will be heard (hammering, drilling, cutting).

Work Performed By:  Contractor

Contact:  Justin Grishkin, CPFM Construction Services Manager, 541-346-5242

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

Huestis Hall Construction Noise Advisory 2/04/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 9:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall

Scope:  Contractor will be sawcutting tile and drilling concrete in the level 1, north lobby of Huestis Hall.

Services Impacted:

  • Occupants can expect noise and vibration during this time.
  • Access through the lobby will not be impacted during this work.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson and Stanton

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Streisinger Hall Drilling Noise Advisory 2/02/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm

End:      Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Streisinger Hall Rooms 275A and B

Scope:  Contractor will be drilling concrete in the 2nd floor renovation area.

Services Impacted:  Nearby occupants can expect noise and construction activity during this time.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

Klamath Hall Drilling Noise Advisory 2/02/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 5:00 am

End:      Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Klamath Hall – rooms 019, B026, and B024A

Scope:  For the Klamath Prep room renovation, the contractor will need to drill 4 holes through the concrete floor, for future plumbing routes. Drilling will occur from KLA 019 to KLA B26 and KLA B24A.

Services Impacted:  The users of the immediate spaces have been notified, but all building users should be aware of the noise generated by this drilling.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Pacific Hall Core Drilling Advisory 1/17/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, January 17th, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:      Monday, January 17th, 2022 at 10:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Pacific Hall 1st floor closet to basement closet, near restrooms.

Scope:  Contractors will be core drilling a new floor penetration for electrical conduit in an unoccupied space.

Services Impacted:  Noise and vibration can be expected in the surrounding area.

Work Performed By:  Swinerton Builders

Contact:  Denise Stewart, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2280 or 541-335-1258

Huestis and Willamette Pathway Closure and Geotechnical Drilling Advisory 1/5/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 9:00 am

End:      Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Area between Huestis and Willamette (see pic below)

Scope:  As part of Huestis Renovation Project, geotechnical drilling will occur in the lawn between Huestis and Willamette Halls.

Services Impacted:  The north-south pathway from 13th to the Streisinger Courtyard will be closed during this activity.

Work Performed By:  GRI

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Drilling Advisory 9th Floor of PLC 10/12/21

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Today, October 12, 2021 in the afternoon

End:      Today, October 12, 2021 in the afternoon

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  9th Floor

Scope:  This is an advisory notice that Information Services will be drilling a few holes in the afternoon on the 9th floor to mount equipment.

Extra Notes: There will be some drilling noises for a short period of time.

Work Performed By: Information Services

Contact: Kirk Johnson, Information Services Wireless Systems Specialist, 541-346-6905

13th Ave. & University St. – Sidewalk Core Drilling 8/30/21

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 12:00 noon

End:     Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Sidewalk at 13th Avenue and University Street

Scope:  A valve box will be inset into the sidewalk, which will involve core drilling into the concrete.  The process should take approximately two to three hours.

Services Impacted:  Traffic will not be affected.

Work Performed By:  NW Natural Gas

Contact:  James McGladrey, UO Transportation Services Field Operations Manager, 541-346-2676

Knight Campus Phase 2 – Geotechnical Drilling and Road Closure Advisory 7/15/21 – 7/16/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 7/15/21

The work has been completed at this time.

The drilling scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.

 

Begin:  Thursday, July 15th, 2021

End:      Friday, July 16th, 2021

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Locations around Fine Arts Studios, Millrace Studios, and Greenhouses

Scope:  There will be geo-technical drilling occurring on Thursday and Friday of this week.    As we have been working through drilling more than a dozen holes in various locations, we could not predict exact timing prior to today.  (Image attached)

Thursday – Drilling two holes along the gravel road between the greenhouses and the art studios, requiring closure of the road to through traffic.

Friday – Drilling two holes between the woodshop and the Art Studios.

Services Impacted:

  • The drilling should have minimal impact.
  • Lot 4 will be open for parking during this time.
  • The gravel road between the greenhouses and art studios will be closed on Thursday.
    • FS staff will need to re-route up Onyx, for those vehicles that use that road as a daily route.
    • Access for Greenhouse researchers has already been coordinated.

Work Performed By:  A contractor

Contact:  Darin Dehle, CPFM Director Capital Construction, 541-346-2282