Hazards, Outages, & Reroutes
Avoid the delay and stay informed about projects occurring on campus.
Our Capital Planning and Facilities Maintenance team are constantly working on improving our beautiful campus through various operational, preservation, and safety projects. Some of these projects may cause a temporary inconvenience that we ask you to be patient with as the project completions improve the overall student experience. Individual projects and interruptions listed below.
Here is a comprehensive map of our biennial 2025-2027 Capital Planning Campus Projects.
CAMPUS DETOURS / REROUTES
Pedestrian Pathway North of Samuelson that runs East and West will mostly be closed December 29th-31st
The pedestrian pathway north of Samuelson that runs east and west will mostly be closed December 29th-31st for a crane to replace an air handling unit on Samuelson Hall.
Please contact Joe Chanes with any questions at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu.
Joe Chanes
Construction Project Coordinator
Capital Planning & Projects
Jongeward Rm 121
Mobile – 509.856.7107
Washington Geothermal Experience
KVFR Training (located at Green Hall) DEC 29, January 2 & 3
KVFR (Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue) will be having training sessions at Green Hall on December 29th, January 2, & 3 (focus on standpipe operations).
The hours the training will take place on these days will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They’re planning for up to 10 participants per day, with each session lasting approximately three hours.
For the training, they will be accessing the stairwells that contain standpipes.
To remain available for emergency response, the KVFR crews would bring a ladder truck, an engine, two medic units, and possibly a support pickup.
If you have any questions, please contact our FMD Work Control at 509-963-3000.
Impact to P-8 Parking Lot - Indefinitely
The parking lot north of the Library (P-8) will have a section of the lot fenced off for utility work area. This work is in collaboration of the NAC Project.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact CWU Project Manager Joe Chanes
joe.chanes@cwu.edu or 509-963-1488
Brooks Library Phase 2 HVAC Upgrade
A construction fence will be going up on either Friday April 11th or Monday April 14th for the Brooks Library Phase 2 HVAC Upgrade Project.
Demo will begin April 14th in the 501 Mechanical room (south-east corner). If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please contact Dave Kopczynski (CWU construction coordinator). email: david.kopczynski@cwu.edu
Temporary Closure of Farrell Hall West Parking Lot (Jan 23 thru Date to Be Determined (TBD))
The NW Corner of the Farrell Hall parking lot and adjacent sidewalk will be temporarily closed from Thursday, January 23rd through date to be determined in the future for new Chilled Water valves to be installed to support the North Academic Complex. Temporary fencing will be installed for safety for students and staff.
Please contact Project Manager Joe Chanes with any questions at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu.
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Psychology Building Lawn Closure Starting May 20th
The south and east lawn of the Psychology building will be closed until further notice for the construction of the Geothermal Extraction Well starting Monday, May 20th. Please see map for alternate temporary routes for access to the Psychology building.
Please direct any questions or concerns to the North Academic Complex Project Manager Joe Chanes at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu
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