Becoming Carbon Neutral: Smith's Geothermal Energy Project

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Construction Alerts

Week of January 19, 2026

General
Paving is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 at Hatfield and Dewey Hall. Neilson Drive will reopen the following day. Conversion activities are ongoing in select buildings in the Central District.
 

Phase 2 – Quadrangle
Interior Activities

  • Commissioning of the mechanical systems will continue in the basement of Emerson House. The bulkhead door will be installed on Thursday, January 22, using a forklift placed on Paradise Road. As a result, the sidewalk will be closed in the immediate area.
  • Punch-list activities will take place in the basements of all Quad houses.


Phase 3 – Central District
Exterior Site Work

  • Paving will take place on Wednesday, January 21, at Hatfield Hall and Dewey Hall. Neilson Drive will reopen on January 22.
  • Excavation and installation of piping will continue on the athletic fields.


Interior Activities

  • Mechanical and utility work will take place in the mechanical rooms of Washburn House, Chapin House, and Ford Hall.
  • Installation of new piping will take place at the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts this week.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities will continue for the Central District Energy Plant. 

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