BOT Approves Increase to Stevenson and Turner Halls Rehab Projects

Illinois State University's Board of Trustees approved an increase to the Stevenson and Turner Halls life-safety project.  The additional $2.2 million will allow for window replacement and a new curtain wall window system on the exterior of the buildings as well as new plumbing systems and rehabilitation of the restrooms.

The new additions will complement the $23.4 million Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) project addressing life-safety and asbestos in Stevenson and Turner Halls.  After the first phase of that project in the 41-year-old Stevenson Hall, faculty and staff who returned to the upper two floors experienced water leaks, indoor temperature fluctuation, air infiltration from broken windows, non-operating water fountains, lack of hot water and minimally operative restroom facilities.

These conditions became apparent during the course of the life-safety renovation project.  The increase in scope of the project will be coordinated with the CDB to incorporate the additional work into the current construction contracts.  The CDB will consider approval of the addition at their March Board meeting.