Category: Excavation

3/25/24 – 3/28/24 Fine Arts A, B, C, Woodshop, and Urban Farm Domestic and Irrigation Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 3/28/24:
This work is complete, and the water is back online to all buildings.

 

UPDATE:

  • The building water shutdown will extend to end of day tomorrow, March 28th.   CPFM has additional work to perform tomorrow to repair a leaking water line.
  • Irrigation water will be back on end of day today as planned.

 

 

 

Begin: Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7:00 am

End: Wednesday, March 27  Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected: Fine Arts A, Fine Arts B, Fine Arts C, Woodshop, and Urban Farm

Scope: In order to reconfigure underground water piping, building water and irrigation water will be shutdown. Work will include the use of vacuum excavation equipment.

Services Impacted:

  • Work to be performed during Spring Break in order not to impact classes.
  • Domestic water and irrigation water will be offline during this time.
  • Systems will come back online as soon as possible.

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 Fine Arts Studios, Woodshop, and Urban Farm

11/27/23 – 12/01/23 Millrace 1 and 2, Fine Arts C, and Woodshop Noise Advisory

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Dates:  Monday, November 27, 2023, through Friday, December 1, 2023

Daily Hours:  7:00 pm until 7:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Millrace 1, Millrace 2, Fine Arts C, and Woodshop. See attached map.

Scope:  Hoffman will be excavating for a new utility tunnel between the Fine Arts C and Woodshop buildings. This work will occur at night between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am in order not to impact classes in adjacent buildings.

Services Impacted: This is a noise generating activity.

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.

Map of Utility Tunnel Excavation work 11/27/23 through 12/1/23

POSTPONED – Lot 2 Construction Activity and Access Advisory

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UPDATE 11/08/23:
Due to parts delay and scheduling conflicts with Facilities, this work has been postponed.  A new notification will be sent prior to starting the project.

 

Begin:  Monday, November 13, 2023  Postponed

End:      Wednesday, November 22, 2023  Postponed

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lot 2, CPFM Warehouse Bldg. 136, CPFM Administrative Quonset, CPFM Compound

Scope:  Construction associated with the replacement of the vehicle and pedestrian gates at the main entrance to the CPFM compound will begin November 13th.  This will result in intermittent closure of the main entrance while work is being performed in the roadway (asphalt cutting, excavation, installation of electrical lines, new fence panels, backfill, and resurfacing). Vehicle plates will be used to allow travel over open trenches when work is not actively being performed in the roadway.  The schedule remains fluid based on weather and contractor availability. Notification updates will be provided as the project progresses.

Services Impacted:

  • When access is restricted, vehicles should use the west entrance to the compound.
  • Caution is advised as vehicles will be traveling in both directions and the roadway narrows to one lane in some areas.

Work Performed By:  Contractor and CPFM Facilities

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.

Map of construction area and detour route for Lot 2 gate work

9/25/23 – 3/01/24 Huestis Hall East Side Planter Excavation Work Advisory

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UPDATE 2/01/24:
Odorous work is complete for this week.  However, there will be more waterproofing material installation next week, currently anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13 and 14, as weather permits.

 

UPDATE 1/26/24:

  • Waterproofing work continues next week at the east side planter. Occupants and neighbors may experience construction related noise, vibration and odors due to the waterproofing material installation.
  • The landscaping portion of work, including sidewalk work, backfilling with soil, and plantings, is anticipated to be complete by March 1.

 

UPDATE 10/27/23:
Work has been extended through the end of November.  This extension will include the final put back of soils and landscaping repair.

 

Begin:  Monday, September 25, 2023

End:      October 31, November 30, 2023,  March 1, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Renovation Project, the east side planters will be excavated out to repair waterproofing connections between Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs.

Services Impacted:  Occupants and neighbors may experience construction related noise, vibration and odors due to the waterproofing material installation.

Work Performed By:  Weitman and Lease Crutcher Lewis

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

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

Image of Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

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

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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

6/19/23 – 7/06/23 East 13th Ave., Kincaid St., Duck Store Area Construction Work Advisory

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Begin:  Monday, June 19, 2023

End:      Thursday, July 6, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  West and north sides of the UO Duck Store, E. 13th Ave., and Kincaid Street

Scope:  A privately engineered public improvement (PEPI) project is planned for construction within the right-of-way that is adjacent to the UO Duck Store. The project is privately designed, privately funded, and privately constructed.  The construction will occur at 871 E 13th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon 97401.  Please see the attached map for the project location.

Construction within E. 13th Avenue will begin in late June, approximately June 26th. Construction within Kincaid Street will begin roughly a week later.  During construction, the sidewalk on the north side of E. 13th Avenue and on the west side of Kincaid Street will be closed. Work on Kincaid Street will be done at night.  This project includes utility Improvements. The improvements include:

  • Sanitary sewer line extension
  • New sanitary manhole
  • Storm line extension
  • New storm manhole
  • Minor paving 12th Alley, E 13th Avenue and Kincaid Street

Work Performed By:  John Hyland Construction

Contact:  If you have questions or concerns regarding design Issues, please contact:

Donna Stark
City of Eugene Public Works Engineering
OR 99E Broadway, Ste 400
Eugene, OR 97401
541.729.4638
dstark@eugene-or.gov

Aaron Williams
John Hyland Construction
1941Laura Street
Springfield, OR 97477
541.501.8623
awi1liams@jhconst.com

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

Map of area by the Duck Store 6-14-23

Construction Work by UO Duck Store

3/23/23 – approximately 3/31/23 – Knight Campus 2 Shoring Activity

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Begin:  Thursday, March 23, 2023

End:      tentative date – Friday, March 31, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Neighboring locations of Knight Campus 2 Construction Site: College of Design buildings, Knight Campus Building 1, North Greenhouses, and 1600 Millrace

Scope:  Shoring installation is expected to begin on Thursday and continue through the end of March.  Site excavation will follow and begin at the end of March.  Shoring installation will include large equipment similar to the equipment used on February 8th for vibration testing.

Services Impacted:  Noise can be expected during this time.

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.

12/19/21 – 12/21/22 Gallery Way Utility Locating Activity and Access Advisory

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Begin:  Monday, December 19th, 2022

End:      Wednesday, December 21st, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Gallery Way by Fine Arts Buildings

Scope:  Contractor will be doing site investigations to locate underground tunnel and utilities.

  • Monday 12/19 – Sawcut Asphalt
  • Tuesday 12/20 – Vacuum Excavate to uncover utilities
  • Wednesday 12/21 Backfill and Cover

Services Impacted:  Only bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be allowed in this area.  Noise can also be expected with this activity.

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.

December 2022_Gallery Way_Utility Locate Map (1)

11/09/22 – 1/6/23 Area between Volcanology and Columbia Hall Excavation/Utility Work Advisory

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UPDATE 11/29/22:

Due to some necessary engineering changes on this project the tentative completion date is now Friday, January 6th, 2023.  The steam will still be restored as scheduled after today’s work, 11/29/22 at 3:00 pm.

UPDATE 11/22/22:
Due to piping connections needing to be made as part of the emergency steam pipe repair project, steam service will be shut down on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm in Volcanology.
There will be no heat or hot water to the building for the duration of the work.
Steam service will be restored following its completion.

 

UPDATE 11/17/22:
S-2 Contracting will be performing core drilling, adjacent to Columbia Hall, as part of the Volcanology steam pipe emergency replacement project. They will begin work prior to building occupancy, starting at 7:00 am, and will be keeping noise to a minimum, as much as possible. The noise will be intermittent at times during the course of their work, but should not be at a level that will prevent normal operations.  They are expected to complete their task by 12:00 noon.

Begin:  Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at 4:00 pm Friday, January 6th, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Area between Volcanology and Columbia

Scope:  Excavation activities will be taking place for several days, between 11/9/22 and 11/16/22, generating construction noise and possible vibration. Upon completion of excavation, piping installation work will follow, with an estimated end date of 11/30/22.

Services Impacted:  Fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the work area (shown as pictured) prior to the beginning of construction activities, which will restrict travel between the Volcanology building and Columbia Hall.

Special Instructions:  Please plan to take an alternate routes of travel during this time.

Work Performed By:  S2 Industrial and Pacific Excavation

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

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.