Good Morning,
We are pleased to say that Phase 1 of the expansion project is getting close to completion and that we will be able to take ownership of the space in the next couple of months. I know that we have been pushed to our limits with the pandemic and all the unknowns that this has brought us but I want to say that the Vet Med Facilities group continues to push hard to make up lost time and complete the projects that were so close to completion before we had to close them down.
We are in the process of lab improvements at Basic Science Building due to new faculty hires. We have been able to complete the Dentistry remodel, pharmacy clean room, LAC sliding doors, the Equine lameness arena, as well as the Ambassador residence. We have also completed the new Ophthalmology space which will become a flex space for services as we move to complete the expansion project.
We have initiated two new projects that will begin in the coming months. One will be a new incinerator located just west of the old one in VDL and the other will be an AG research building at our research farm on South Race Street.
Again, the college is undergoing some dramatic changes. Change can be noisy, dusty and sometimes painful, but necessary at times in order to provide an up to date teaching and learning environment. My group and I are pleased to be part of such an exciting time and will try our best to make all of the changes as painless as we possibly can. If you need assistance at any time please call or email our ticket system at facilities@vetmed.illinois.edu
VTH update
Expansion project
The project has been released and the work has resumed.
- Roofing work is completed
- Epoxy flooring in being installed in the new OR’s and charting area
- IR equipment is being installed
- First three surgery lights are being installed in the north OR rooms
- Cabinetry has been installed in the OR suite. We are awaiting countertops to complete casework installation
- Mechanical work continues and electrical panels are set as well as many tie ins for HVAC, steam, etc.
- Air Handler is being hooked up and duct work will begin
- Exterior site is completed with new sidewalks, grass, plants and trees
SAC
- Dentistry completed and staff are now serving patients in this newly remolded space
- Adding insulation and drywall over exam room windows as a sound deadener between expansion project and patient exam space
LAC
- New motorized doors have been installed in all four wards
- Painting on exterior doors taking place to mitigate rust issues
- New Respiratory gating camera installed in the 128CT room
Equine Lameness arena
- Building was erected and finished on 6-22-20
- Lighting and fans were installed
- Concrete testing area installed
- Sand/fiber testing area installed
- Grass seeding completed around the building
Pharmacy Clean Room
- Clean room has been completed
- Certification took place on 10-12-20
- Hepa
- Room to be certified on 11-16-20
Ophthalmology
- Remodel has been completed
- Exam light installation in next few weeks
- Rounds room furniture to be installed in next few weeks
BSB update
Pathobiology
- Lab remodels continue for new faculty members
Comparative Biosciences
- Lab remodels continue for new faculty members
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
- Work has begun to convert several areas to BSL2 areas which will include four new storefront doors to separate current spaces
- Incinerator replacement project is in swing and the team is working through the details with F&S and the engineering firm
- Incinerator has gone out to bid
Grounds Improvements
- shrubs in front of BSB entry were removed due to severe overgrowth
- we are working with grounds to develop a new plant bed
- new work will also include seeding/plantings around the outside dog on east side of VTH, outside the courtyard area, as well CLSC and the south clinic
- Rock parking area for Vet Med fleet vehicles installed next to hayshed
Clinical Skills Roof
- New roof being installed
- Completion of roof is scheduled for 11-23-20
Ambassador Residence
- Building complete
- Landscaping is now taking place, grass, bushes, trees, etc.
South Clinic
- Installation of new emergency phone began 10-27-20
- Installation of new washer/dryer sets took place on 10-26-20
- Installation of new counters in two offices occurred week of the 19th
If there are items or information missing please do not hesitate to ask and we will try our best to answer your questions.
Thanks again for all of your patience.
Sincerely,
Brandon