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


Capital Overview

Eastern Washington University (EWU) was established in 1882 and is one of three comprehensive regional universities in the state. Eastern is dedicated to addressing the higher education needs of the Inland Northwest through a diverse offering of educational programs, active involvement in regional issues and concerns, and outstanding facilities and faculty expertise. Degree programs are offered at the baccalaureate and master's degree levels through an academic structure consisting of six colleges.

Eastern Washington University will serve approximately 7,500 students at its Cheney campus by the end of the 1997-99 Biennium, with enrollment slated to increase throughout the next ten years. Roughly 60 buildings comprise the main campus, many of which are of significant age.

While buildings have been maintained through emergency and small repair projects, Eastern is now at a point where renovations are needed in many of the older buildings. A campus master plan has been completed recently that will provide the framework for prioritizing decisions about the use and renovation of facilities. Complete renovation of campus historic structures has begun with the funding of Sutton Hall in 1995-97 which will continue in the next biennia.


Capital Plan Highlights

1997-99 Agency Detail
Eastern Washington University
90-2-004
Telecommunications Network & Cable - Infrastructure
This project will continue to upgrade the university telecommunication system and provide a fiber optic backbone and network management system for a wide area data information network.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
4,062,118 310,337 1,283,463 1,500,000 4,500,000 11,655,918
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 8,000,000
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 3,655,918
96-2-001
Campus Classrooms - Renewal
This project includes the modernization of classroom spaces within existing academic buildings. In addition to modern finishes and furnishings, classrooms will be equipped with video projection equipment, sound reinforcing systems and associated electronics employing the latest technology for classroom presentations. The classrooms will also be connected to the existing campus area network.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,300,121 1,349,879 1,500,000 14,000,000 19,150,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 12,000,000
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 7,150,000
98-1-002
Water Systems - Preservation & Expansion
This project continues the installation of backflow preventors at cross connection locations, and repair and automation of the irrigation systems.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,100,000 2,750,000 3,850,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 3,850,000
98-1-003
Minor Works - Preservation
This project includes several small projects such as road replacement, walk replacement, window covering replacement, floor covering replacement, and pavilion soffit repairs.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
5,350,000 6,000,000 11,350,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 619,500
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 10,730,500
98-1-004
Electrical Substations - Preservation
This project replaces substation switchgear to ensure safe and efficient power distribution.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
3,000,000 3,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 06-01-98 250,000
Construction 06-01-98 / 10-01-99 2,750,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 3,000,000
98-1-006
Roof Replacements
This project includes reroofing of Tawanka Commons, Patterson Hall, Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse, and the Physical Education Complex.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,755,000 2,755,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 03-01-98 166,700
Construction 03-01-98 / 06-30-99 2,588,300
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,755,000
98-1-007
Infrastructure - Preservation
This project includes several projects to preserve buildings and their supporting infrastructure. Significant items include elevators, electrical systems, utility control systems, fire alarm/suppression systems, and utility line expansion joints.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
4,000,000 7,000,000 11,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,000,000
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 7,000,000
98-1-008
HVAC Systems - Preservation
This project includes work at Cheney Hall, Cadet Hall, and other buildings to install new and efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,000,000 2,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 06-01-98 208,000
Construction 07-01-98 / 09-01-99 1,792,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000
98-1-011
Boiler Plant - Expansion & Upgrade
This project continues the work to increase steam production 220,000-250,000 pounds per hour while improving efficiencies.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
753,625 5,615,175 6,368,800
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 06-01-99 753,625
Construction 07-01-99 / 06-01-01 5,488,775
Other 07-01-99 / 06-01-01 126,400
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 6,188,100
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 180,700
98-2-001
Minor Works - Program
This includes several small projects to meet programmatic needs such as minor space modifications, life-safety projects, meeting building codes and other regulations, and new restrooms at Woodward Field.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,700,000 10,018,000 11,718,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 500,000
Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account - State 11,218,000