SIP Construction
The Sustainable Infrastructure Program (SIP) is the biggest step that the Oberlin College has taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for campus. This project will bring the college within reach of its ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2025.
Lorain Street east of North Main Street has been opened back up, as has Willard Court. North Main Street is closed north of Lorain Street, and will be for the next few weeks.
Geothermal well drilling is over 95% complete and should be completed this month. You can see the progress on the geothermal field webcam. Work continues inside the Central Services Building to integrate with the geothermal well field, and the remainder of our building conversions will begin after commencement in late May.
Maps
Wayfinding Map May 6 – May 20, 2024
Week of May 6, 2024
Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions
- North Main Street will be closed north of Lorain Street.
Wayfinding, Signage, and Fencing
- The area west of Wilder Hall and east of the Central Services Building will remain closed, with the exception of the sidewalk just north of Mudd.
- The sidewalk between Hall Annex and Art Library will be closed.
- Please view the wayfinding map to confirm your preferred routing in these areas.
Site Prep and Staging
- The construction team is utilizing work and laydown areas in the following staging areas, which are protected by fencing:
- At the Central Services Building parking lot on the east side of the building.
- Around Carnegie Hall.
- In the Willard Court parking lot.
Abatement
- Some spot abatement is occurring in areas of work.
Building Conversions and Improvements
- Building conversion work is progressing in Carnegie.
- Preparatory work is continuing in Allen Memorial Art Museum, Hall Annex, and Hall Auditorium.
Distribution Pipe Installation and Plant Conversion
- Excavation and pipe installation will continue on North Main Street, north of Lorain Street.
- Construction continues in the Central Services Building in preparation for the geothermal well field completion.
Geothermal Well Field
- Geothermal well drilling and collector pipe installation will continue at the north practice fields.
Parking
- Contractor parking will be in the Willard Court Lot.
Week of May 13, 2024
Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions
- North Main Street will be closed north of Lorain Street.
Wayfinding, Signage, and Fencing
- The area west of Wilder Hall and east of the Central Services Building will remain closed, with the exception of the sidewalk just north of Mudd.
- The sidewalk between Hall Annex and Art Library will be closed.
- Please view the wayfinding map to confirm your preferred routing in these areas.
Site Prep and Staging
- The construction team is utilizing work and laydown areas in the following staging areas, which are protected by fencing:
- At the Central Services Building parking lot on the east side of the building.
- Around Carnegie Hall.
- In the Willard Court parking lot.
Abatement
- Some spot abatement is occurring in areas of work.
Building Conversions and Improvements
- Building conversion work is progressing in Carnegie.
- Preparatory work is continuing in Allen Memorial Art Museum, Hall Annex, and Hall Auditorium.
Distribution Pipe Installation and Plant Conversion
- Excavation and pipe installation will continue on North Main Street, north of Lorain Street.
- Construction continues in the Central Services Building in preparation for the geothermal well field completion.
Geothermal Well Field
- Geothermal well drilling should be wrapped up, and collector pipe installation will continue at the north practice fields.
Parking
- Contractor parking will be in the Willard Court Lot.
Please be aware that heavy equipment is active and on campus throughout the day. Safety is our highest priority, and we ask for your help to ensure everyone is paying attention and alert while walking through campus.