We are in the final weeks of construction on the B-Wing. Contractors began installing cabinetry in the new second floor Science Lab and Multi-use Classroom. Floor tile has been laid in the new bathrooms and ceiling tiles are being installed. We have a “Preview Tour” of the renovated spaces tentatively scheduled for the weekend of March 6-7. Check back soon or watch the Sunday bulletin for more information regarding tour times.
February’s record snowfalls don’t seem to have slowed down progress on the building project here at Immanuel. With the closing-in of the building back in December, work on the interior really began to take off. Much of the big construction has been done; workers have moved on to drywall finishing, hanging of ceiling grids and lighting, and painting the walls with primer.
In answer to a recent question on the website, Executive Director of Special Projects Ron Urice (who is overseeing the project for Immanuel) wrote recently:
The B-Wing (which we are working on now) should be ready to occupy early April 2010, if all goes well. Weather, late supplies and such can delay any building project, but at present, we look to be on schedule.
Once we occupy the B-Wing, work will begin on the A-Wing, Gym and Atrium (Multi-purpose Room). The Gym and A-Wing should take about 11 months, then we will start on the Narthex and Fireside Room areas while we finish up the Atrium. If all of this goes on schedule, we should finish the presently contracted project around December 2011.
Once this project is completed, refurbishment and upgrades to the Worship Center will be considered. That decision will be made by the Elders and the congregation as need and availability of funds would dictate.