Becoming Carbon Neutral: Smith's Geothermal Energy Project

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Construction Alerts

Week of February 2, 2026

General Update
Exterior work crews will demobilize from the Central District after completing the distribution pipe installation. Remaining exterior site work will focus primarily on the Central District bore field and the Emerson Plant bulkhead entry. Building conversion activities will continue in the Central District.

Phase 2 – Quadrangle 
Exterior Site Work

  • Installation of the cooling tower door and associated trim will take place on Monday, Feb. 2, using a boom lift.

Interior Activities

  • Commissioning of mechanical systems is ongoing at the Emerson Plant.
  • Wall and ceiling patching will occur in the basements of Quad buildings.


Phase 3 – Central District
Exterior Site Work

  • Distribution of piping and excavation activities are ongoing at the athletic fields.

Interior Activities

  • Mechanical work will continue in the basements of Washburn House, Chapin House, Neilson Library, Lawrence House, Hatfield Hall, Morris House, and the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Mechanical work will continue at the future Central District Energy Plant, including installation of mechanical piping and hangers, build-out of the main electrical room, and the start of overhead fire protection layout and installation.

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