Community Update
May, 2013

The Community Update is provided to inform residents of the surrounding community about construction projects on campus and near the perimeter of campus. The information is subject to change as projects progress through the design and construction phases. For further information please contact Melissa Dryden.

Bear Down Gymnasium, Addition and Renovation

Description: The Bear Down Gymnasium is a significant historic structure in the heart of the Campus that requires renovation and modernization. This project includes the adaptive re-purposing of the historic facility, as well as an addition to the south of the building.

Status: The Design-Build contract is executed and programming/schematic design will commence in early 2013.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: April 2014 - August 2016

Bioscience Research Laboratories

Description: Construct a research facility that will bring together the University's basic scientists and physician researchers for collaborative translational research that will advance our understanding of the molecular basis of human health, aging and disease. This building will provide cutting-edge laboratories for pioneering interdisciplinary research in many health science disciplines relevant to the people of Arizona.

Status: Schematic Design is in process.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: June 2014 - January 2016

Engineering Innovation Building

Description: A new interdisciplinary research-center focused building to provide critically needed infrastructure to support student recruiting and retention, to provide a foundation for growing research and innovative discovery programs, and to consolidate key research and support functions into a single location for increasing effectiveness and branding.

Status: Conceptual Design Phase nearing completion.

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Construction Dates: March 2014 - August 2015

Environment & Natural Resources Phase 2 (ENR2)

Description: This new facility at 1064 E. Lowell St.(ENR2) east of the DeConcini ENRB1 furthers interdisciplinary research in earth, environmental, natural resources, math and related sciences. Included are faculty offices, conferencing, support spaces with related research/instructional dry laboratories and work space. A large classroom auditorium meets the critical need to teach an increasing number of students.

Status: The Construction Document phase is in progress.

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Construction Dates: June 2013 - May 2015

Fifth Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

Description: Pedestrian, bicycle, and fire lane improvements to the 5th Street corridor between Euclid and Tyndall Avenues, including the redesign of the semi-circle parking lot at Tyndall Avenue. The bicycle improvements will connect with the proposed City 5th Street Bicycle Boulevard west of Euclid Avenue. Current funding is for design.

Status: Project scope is being refined, design consultant selected and funding identified.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: TBD - TBD

Health Education & Advanced Technologies Building

Description: Located at the Arizona Health Sciences Center, this new facility is a multi-disciplinary, inter-professional education and simulated practice building fostering trans-disciplinary collaborations and serving as a unique place for interactions between multidisciplinary teams of health professionals, students and faculty. in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. In addition to flexible large,medium and small group/team learning areas the facility includes a state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulations center for a broad spectrum of instruction and applications.

Status: The RFQ is published.

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Construction Dates: TBD - TBD

Jimenez Field, Sand Volleyball Court Renovation Study

Description: ICA would like to locate four sand volleyball courts at the north end of Jimenez Field for women's doubles NCAA sand volleyball team match play. A new main entry to the field along with grandstands for spectators, concession area, restrooms, team room will be included in the scope of the project.

Status: The report has been submitted. Review and comment modifications are under way.

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Construction Dates: TBD - TBD

Lowell-Stevens Football Facility (Az Stadium, North End Zone Expansion)

Description: Construction of the new north end-zone facility at Arizona Stadium will provide upgraded premium seating and fan amenities, relocate and provide new facilities for the football program and provide new concourses cross connecting access to the east and west stadium seating sections.

Status: Project is approximately 86% complete. Structural framing and exterior enclosure metal wall panels and glass now mostly complete. Roofing and deck water proofing complete. Interior wall and floor finishes underway on levels 1,2 and 3. MEP rough-in continuing on levels 4 and 5. Start up and commissioning of lighting, fire alarm and HVAC systems now underway on level 3. Exterior site work has started.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: December 2011 - July 2013

McKale Memorial Center Improvements

Description: Built in 1973, McKale Memorial Center is approaching 40 years of continuous heavy use. It is the largest in-door public assembly building on campus and provides seating for 14,650 spectators. The proposed 322,789 gross square foot (GSF) Mckale Memorial Center improvements project will construct new concourses to improve access to all arena seating and add restrooms and concession spaces to improve the fan experience. New spaces to be constructed along with the release of existing space from the re-location of the football program to North Stadium addition will allow the reconfiguration, renovation and expansion of the administrative and athletic programs that will remain in the McKale Memorial Center.

Status: Fee negotiations with highest ranked firm continues. Programming to begin shortly.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: June 2014 - June 2017

North Campus Infrastructure

Description: North Campus Infrastructure is a multi-stage, multi-element project which will expand the University's existing infrastructure including, but not limited to mechanical; electrical; telecommunications utility distribution systems; central plant heating, chilled water and potable water production; sewer and surface drainage to support the new Engineering Innovation Building, Bioscience Research Labs, and future campus growth.

Status: Schematic design is in progress. Construction Manager at Risk has been selected and fee nogotiations have commenced.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: October 2013 - October 2014

Old Main Renovation

Description: Old Main is the University of Arizona's original building and an historic icon for the UA. Over the years the building has received incremental remedial improvements and continues to require significant attention as it ages. The building will undergo structural repairs, infrastructure improvements as well as a complete renovation to be re-purposed for administrative functions.

Status: The Design-Build contract is executed and initial exterior repairs will commence in early 2013.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: January 2013 - April 2014

South Campus Edge Enhancement

Description: Landscape improvements to three vacant lots on 7th Street and Martin Avenue along the south campus planning boundary and one vacant lot at 210 N Park Avenue. Facilities Management will perform the landscape construction work.

Status: Revising landscape treatment plans and obtaining an updated construction estimate.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: May 2013 - May 2013

South Stadium Parking Structure

Description: The South Campus Parking Structure will replace the surface parking where the new Student Recreation Center Field is being constructed and will accommodate approximately 900 vehicles.

Status: Schematic Design is ongoing.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: November 2013 - July 2014

Student Recreation Center Field

Description: The Student Recreation Center Field includes bleachers and restrooms for spectators and will accommodate both intramural and club sports programs.

Status: Construction on the field and utility extensions to the site continues.

Community Update:

Construction Dates: January 2013 - August 2013

Student Recreation Center Pool Upgrades

Description: Replace the cool deck around the pool and make numerous modifications to the pool equipment.

Status: JOC contractor has been selected and is providing design/build services to meet acclerated project schedule. Final construction documents are complete and out for bidding and final pricing.

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Construction Dates: May 2013 - May 2013