SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Physical Plant Department
Construction Project Highlights
May 2009

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

NEW UNIVERSITY DINING FACILITY
Status: In Design

Renderings Courtesy of Tipton Associates              Dining Facility Northeast Corner                        Dining Facility Northwest Corner

Programmed Amount:  $7,250,000

Source of Funds: ARAMark, Designated Tuition Fund Balance, Dining Service Fund Balance
Start Date: Summer 2009
Substantial Completion Date:  To be determined

Departments Effected:  Food Service

ENERGETIC MATERIAL RESEARCH FACILITY
Status: Under Construction

Programmed Amount:  $175,0100

Source of Funds: Homeland Security Grant
Start Date: April 15, 2009
Substantial Completion Date:  June 30, 2009

Departments Effected:  Contracts & Grants

DEMOLITION OF LAWRENCE & MITCHELL HOUSES
Status: Asbestos Abatement in Progress

Programmed Amount:  $200,000

Source of Funds: Designated Tuition Fund Balance, Dining Service Fund Balance
Start Date: May 20, 2009
Substantial Completion Date:  In 90 days

Departments Effected:  Residence Life

CARD ACCESS PHASE II - E & G BUILDINGS
Status:  Under Construction

Programmed Amount: $750,000.00
Source of Funds:  Designated Tuition Fund Balance.
Start Date: April 4, 2008
Substantial Completion Date:  February 2009

Buildings Effected:  Bobby K. Marks Administration Building, Farrington Building, Estill Office Building, Academic Building IV, Evans Complex, Thomason Building, Academic Building II, Academic Building I, Smith-Hutson including Addition, Newton Gresham Library, George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center, Teacher Education Center, University Theater Center, Dan Rather Communications Building, Health and Kinesiology Center, Lee Drain Building, School of Music Building, Chemistry and Forensic Science, and Counselor Education Building.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Status:  Under Construction

Renderings Courtesy of WHR Architects                                                                   Construction Site April 2009                                                  

Programmed Amount: $35,000,000
Source of Funds:  TSUS System Bonds
Start Date: November 19, 2008
Substantial Completion Date:  June 2010
Buildings Effected:  None 

UNIVERSITY CAMP CARETAKER'S CABIN
Status:  Under Construction  

Programmed Amount: $130,000
Source of Funds:  Cash on Hand
Start Date: October 4, 2008

Substantial Completion Date:  April 2009
Location Effected:  University Camp

APPLIED FORENSIC SCIENCE RESEARCH BUILDING
Status:  Under Construction  

Programmed Amount: $250,000
Source of Funds:  Cash on Hand
Start Date: December 4, 2008

Substantial Completion Date:  April 2009
Location Effected:  Fish Hatchery

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