PBSci Facilities Notification
NOISE & WORK ADVISORY – SCIENCE HILL
Pedestrian Walkway Repairs
LOCATIONS & AREAS TO BE AFFECTED:
Science Hill – Multiple locations:
– Steinhart Way South Pathway leading to the back of Thimann Lecture Hall
– Steinhart Way South Pathway leading to the back of Thimann Receiving/Loading Dock
– Pathway between E&MS and CfAO leading to B206 Lecture Hall
– Pathway leading to Sinsheimer East Entrance from Red Square
SCHEDULED DATES:
Monday, August 15th through Friday, September 9th, 2022 (4 weeks)
SCHEDULED TIMES:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (DAILY M-F)
REASON/WORK BEING PERFORMED:
Demolition and repair of multiple pedestrian walkways on Science Hill.
Demolition work will begin on Wednesday 8/15/22. Outlined below is the activity planned over the span of 4 weeks when demolition noise/vibration, dust and odor will be prominent.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN BY WEEK:
Week of August 15th-19th: Mobilization, Demo walkways, grade walkways, start install headers. DUST & NOISE EXPECTED ALL DAY
Week of August 22nd – 26th: Grade and compact subgrade, install root barriers, & continue work on headers and base rock. DUST & NOISE EXPECTED ALL DAY
Week of August 29th- September 2nd: Finish up headers and base rock work. DUST EXPECTED ALL DAY
Week of September 5th – September 9th: Paving, demobilization, & cleanup. ODOR FROM ASPHALT WILL BE PROMINENT.
***If building occupants are sensitive to vibration and, noise disruption and/or odor, we suggest remote work (if possible) during the project when demo work will occur.
IMPACTS:
- Expect odor and dust associated with demo of pathways and repaving work—
there will be work crews & equipment, dust, noise and odor related to this work as it progresses. - Staging area along Steinhart Way in the parking areas and other areas close by for work equipment/vehicles.
- Construction signs and barricades along Steinhart Way will be in place for vehicle traffic and pedestrian control as needed, while equipment is entering and leaving the construction sites.
- There will not be any impacts to ADA or Medical Permit parking areas.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience during this lengthy project.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns we can address.
Thank you,
Jenny & Trish
PBSci Work Order Desk Team
Jenny Coleman &
Trish Flanagan
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Physical & Biological Sciences Facilities
University of California, Santa Cruz
214 Physical Sciences Building
Office 831.459.4460
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