McPhee renovation project still underway
Construction will continue through semester, aims to have minimal effect on classes in building
Keri Wabrowetz
Issue date: 9/11/08 Section: News
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The project, which began in February 2008, has already made significant changes to the building and is focused on infrastructure, said Troy Terhark, sports facilities operations manager.
"For the most part, it's a mechanical update," Terhark said.
Some of the new and improved features are already being used by students on campus. The UW-Eau Claire Dance Team is ready to use their new studio, which was just recently completed.
Senior Laura Sukowatey, one of the team's captains, was glad the construction would not leave the team without a place to practice. Luckily, they had not yet begun to do so when the studio was being finished.
"We were really nervous about it," she said. "We were relieved to see it was done."
Sukowatey said the only thing missing is the sound system.
"It will be nice when it's up and running," she said.
A new ceiling as well as new flooring and lighting were installed in the general hallway, Terhark said. The pool has been repainted, and a new sound system is being added to the pool room as well. All the classrooms have been repainted and new lighting, carpet and air handling have been installed. Other improvements include an expanded weight room and a "future multipurpose cardio room that is yet to be developed," Terhark said.
The construction has had a minimal effect on classes being held in the building. Terhark said classes have not been moved. Dance studios as well as classrooms 106, 108, and 110 were all functional and ready for classes.
"We started the project when we could," he said. "We did that to eliminate any disruption to classes this semester."
Work on the McPhee 210 Gymnasium is also still in progress, and has also had a minimal effect on its users, including athletes. Terhark said the volleyball team had to practice elsewhere "for the first couple days while we were waiting on cure time for the new wood floor." The team has since returned to practicing in the gym.
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