Opening by fall semester 2020 so far appears feasible
Construction of Building “L” on the Verde Campus is proceeding. The renovation is estimated to cost anywhere from $4 to $6 million when completed (cost includes related facilities electrical, air conditioning, heating, etc. upgrades that probably should have been done as a part of the 22011-13 Campus upgrade.) As anticipated by the Administration, it appears that the Community College will be able to open the renovated facility by the fall 2020.
Facility Management reports that current
“interior work consists of metal stud framing on the first floor for new science labs along with columns in the soon to be enclosed first-floor breezeway. Fire sprinklers are being installed on both floors, along with ductwork and insulation.
“Metal stud framing will began the week of September 16 for the second-floor spaces. Structural steel is being installed to construct a floor above the advanced manufacturing lab, which will eventually be simulator lab space.
“Exterior work continues with trenching for roof drainage along with a new water line to support the fire sprinkler system at the west end of the building. As soon as the new line is inspected a
nd approved by the fire marshal, lot 10 will be available for more parking.”
Building L will allow the Community College to increase capacity for both nursing and allied health while possibly adding other programs in emergency medical services, parent medicine and home healthcare. It will also allow the Community College to create and expend quality CTE programming that meets local workforce needs and prepares students for careers. (College is continuing to examine the possibility of constructing a separate large, flexible CTE facility.) The College may add a manufacturing lab to building L and a lab for short-term programs that could ramp up and down as needed.
