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Washington State University
Owned Facilities by County - 1997-99
Project Map


Capital Overview

Washington State University (WSU), chartered in 1890, is the state's land grant university. State and federal laws directed the institution's activities into three key areas: (1) instruction in liberal and practical arts; (2) research in fundamental and applied knowledge; and (3) extension services to make available learning and results of research. Larger than many cities in eastern Washington, WSU offers graduate and undergraduate education to roughly 17,500 students.

The Pullman campus contains over 400 buildings on its nearly 2,000-acre campus and another 400 buildings off campus for a total of over 800 facilities that serve the Washington State University community. The oldest building was built in 1894 and there are new buildings currently under construction, but 76 percent of the existing facilities have been built since 1950 and one-third since 1970. Another 3,000 acres within Whitman County include an agronomy farm, animal sciences buildings, and pasture lands. An additional 4,500 acres are located throughout the state at agricultural research and extension centers and units, the Nursing Center in Spokane, and at campuses in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver.

Washington State University's enrollment is expected to increase dramatically through 2005 - the greatest growth rate since 1970. This enrollment growth is coupled with an increasing need to modernize and renew existing space and ensure that facilities have the most appropriate technology, utilities and services available for teaching, research, and library use.


Capital Plan Highlights

1997-99 Agency Detail
Washington State University
94-1-010
Bohler Gym - Renovation
This project includes renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including structural and life safety systems to meet current fire, safety, and ADA access codes.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
49,000 246,156 1,641,944 17,076,200 19,013,300
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 01-01-94 / 06-30-94 51,000
Design 08-01-95 / 09-30-97 2,144,675
Construction 10-01-97 / 08-01-99 16,817,625
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 18,274,875
Washington State University Building Account - State 738,425
94-1-024
Thompson Hall - Renovation
This project includes renovation of structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to meet current fire, safety, and ADA access codes. The project will restore/replace building components and modernize existing classrooms and computer labs.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
777,000 9,919,400 10,696,400
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 02-01-92 / 06-30-93 80,000
Design 07-01-93 / 09-30-97 1,079,150
Construction 10-01-97 / 05-01-99 9,537,250
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 10,515,075
Washington State University Building Account - State 181,325
94-2-019
Kimbrough Hall - Addition & Remodeling
This project renovates much of the existing building, replaces the southeast portion, and adds two floors to the existing north wing.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
80,000 507,356 696,769 10,448,875 11,733,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 01-01-92 / 06-30-94 80,000
Design 07-01-95 / 09-30-97 1,218,500
Construction 10-01-97 / 05-01-99 10,434,500
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 11,292,700
Washington State University Building Account - State 440,300
98-1-004
Minor Works - Preservation
This project includes the renewal projects for wells, reservoirs, power and chiller plants, replacement of equipment and refurbishing of existing spaces.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
5,553,000 24,000,000 29,553,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 21,900,000
Washington State University Building Account - State 7,653,000
98-1-073
Campus Infrastructure and Road Improvements
This project includes the renewal and expansion of underground utility systems, water, steam, and sewer systems. Road reconstruction, realignment, and upgrade of traffic signals is also included.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
8,292,000 8,292,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 8,292,000
Washington State University Building Account - State
98-2-001
Minor Works - Safety / Environmental
This project includes safety, environmental, and fire code compliance and improvements within campus buildings.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
3,184,600 12,600,000 15,784,600
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 7,900,000
Washington State University Building Account - State 7,884,600
98-2-002
Minor Works - Program
This project resolves minor space problems, unexpected physical needs, code compliance, energy conservation, utility improvements, and facility inefficiencies to meet constantly changing teaching and research demands.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
6,000,000 33,000,000 39,000,000
Funds: Washington State University Building Account - State 39,000,000
98-2-003
Major Equipment - Acquisition
This project includes the purchase of major equipment to improve, upgrade, or replace necessary facility, instructional, and research apparatus throughout the university.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
4,000,000 16,000,000 20,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Other 07-01-97 / 06-30-07 20,000,000
Funds: Washington State University Building Account - State 20,000,000
98-2-008
Murrow Hall - Renovation & Addition
This project includes the predesign of a new addition to be utilized by the School of Communications for faculty and graduate student offices, a radio broadcasting/teaching lab, a multimedia lecture hall, research labs, offices, conference areas, and other instructional rooms. Selective renovation of the older existing Murrow Hall will also be included.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
105,000 11,625,100 11,730,100
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 06-30-98 105,000
Design 07-01-99 / 06-30-01 1,435,400
Construction 07-01-01 / 03-01-03 10,190,100
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 11,625,100
Washington State University Building Account - State 105,000
98-2-032
Cleveland Hall - Renovation & Addition
This project includes predesign of a 19,870 gross square foot addition for expansion of offices, research, project workrooms, and teaching lab requirements for the education school. Limited renovation of existing teaching labs, offices, classrooms, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems is also included.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
140,000 9,435,100 9,575,100
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 06-30-98 140,000
Design 07-01-99 / 06-30-01 1,131,500
Construction 07-01-01 / 10-01-02 8,303,800
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 9,435,100
Washington State University Building Account - State 140,000
98-2-044
South Campus Electrical Service - Conversion
This project includes conversion of the campus electrical distribution system to a new 13.2 KV system, providing greater capacity and more efficient operations. Additional projects will allow the sequenced conversion of the entire campus.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,900,000 2,900,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 10-31-98 443,000
Construction 11-01-98 / 03-01-00 2,457,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,900,000
98-2-062
Teaching and Learning Center
This project includes design of an 86,300 gross square foot teaching and learning center. The technologically advanced facility will provide additional general university classroom seating and a center for development of new models of teaching and assessment. The project also includes structured parking to be funded by non-state sources.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
80,000 2,594,500 25,101,805 27,776,305
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-95 / 06-30-96 80,000
Design 07-01-97 / 09-30-99 2,594,500
Construction 10-01-99 / 04-01-01 25,101,805
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 26,881,355
Washington State University Building Account - State 894,950
98-2-071
Museum of Art Building
This project includes the predesign for the construction of a new facility to replace all museum space in the Fine Arts Center and add new gallery space. There will be an additional gallery and a 250 seat lecture/symposia/performance auditorium. Traveling and permanent exhibitions would have adequate spaces.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
125,000 14,000,000 14,125,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 06-30-98 125,000
Design 07-01-99 / 06-30-01 1,400,000
Construction 07-01-01 / 05-01-03 12,600,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 12,600,000
Washington State University Building Account - State 1,525,000
98-2-072
Apparel, Merch. & Int. Design / Landscape Arch. Building
This project includes predesign for a new building for Apparel, Merchandising, and Interior Design and Landscape Architecture, plus several classrooms on the east side of campus.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
98,200 28,800,000 28,898,200
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 06-30-98 98,200
Design 07-01-99 / 06-30-01 2,400,000
Construction 07-01-01 / 05-01-03 26,400,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 28,800,000
Washington State University Building Account - State 98,200
98-2-074
WSUnet - Infrastructure
This project includes installation of academic utility servers, and establishment of an adequate cable yard and media storage. This will establish a network essential to use technology to improve instruction and address increasing enrollment
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
6,080,000 3,000,000 9,080,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 12-31-97 351,300
Construction 01-01-98 / 01-01-99 8,728,700
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 5,005,000
Washington State University Building Account - State 4,075,000
98-2-911
WSU Vancouver
This project includes design of an Engineering/Life Sciences building and physical plant additions.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
7,705,000 63,800,000 71,505,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 06-30-99 385,200
Design 07-01-97 / 06-30-99 7,430,600
Construction 07-01-97 / 06-30-99 11,743,952
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 71,505,000