CHP update
It’s exciting to see the progress on the Center for Health building. It seems everything is still on schedule to occupy the first wing of the building in the fall of 2007. Although right now it is still in the leveling and dirt removal stage, by next week we should see the cement work begin. The first wing includes the medical imaging programs, classrooms and offices.
On the topic of the second wing, we will begin the definitive design work on this phase in late August or early September. This wing will include nursing, as well as additional OIT allied health programs.
At the OUS board meeting in July, OIT requested authorization to seek a state bond (“G” bond) to be matched by private gifts of $9 million to complete the building. The CHP will be 80,000 square feet, including the second wing. The OUS board placed this request at a high priority to receive capital investment funding.
OIT will need to make a case for this project with the Governor and legislature. Since we have raised the private matching money, this will definitely be a major asset for seeking the state contribution. I am looking forward to soliciting political support for this project with our local legislators and others. I hope others will join me in this effort. The Klamath Falls community is so supportive, and my heartfelt thanks go out to businesses and individuals who have participated in our fund-raising campaign.
On the topic of the second wing, we will begin the definitive design work on this phase in late August or early September. This wing will include nursing, as well as additional OIT allied health programs.
At the OUS board meeting in July, OIT requested authorization to seek a state bond (“G” bond) to be matched by private gifts of $9 million to complete the building. The CHP will be 80,000 square feet, including the second wing. The OUS board placed this request at a high priority to receive capital investment funding.
OIT will need to make a case for this project with the Governor and legislature. Since we have raised the private matching money, this will definitely be a major asset for seeking the state contribution. I am looking forward to soliciting political support for this project with our local legislators and others. I hope others will join me in this effort. The Klamath Falls community is so supportive, and my heartfelt thanks go out to businesses and individuals who have participated in our fund-raising campaign.
posted by VVL at 2:11 PM
2 Comments:
I like the photos you've included in previous weeks. I'd love to see more of the CHP photos as progress is made!
I agree, it's exciting to see the progress that is being made. It's great for those that are interested in the project out of town see it progress.
Is there a reason that all the juniper bushes around the buildings are being removed? I think it looks great without them, but was curious if there was another reason for doing it.
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