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March 18 - 22, 2024
Legislative Campus Modernization Project Weekly Update
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Newhouse Drone Photo - March 2024 - Compliments of Hoffman Construction
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Irv Newhouse Building
All construction work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
Work continues on the Newhouse Building replacement, nearby sidewalks, the east parking lot, and underground utilities. Next week crews will:
- Begin framing internal walls on the first floor.
- Continue installing supports for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Continue installing mechanical infrastructure.
- Continue exterior framing on level one and level four.
- Complete interior framing of first floor.
- Complete exterior sheeting.
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Joel Pritchard State Library - Rendering by DLR Group and HBB Landscape Architecture
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Joel Pritchard State Library
As the active construction phase of the Pritchard Rehabilitation and Expansion project begins, in the coming weeks DES will continue:
- Tenant move out.
- Removing furniture and historic items.
- Planning for removing hazardous materials.
- Working with architects on the Construction Document (CD) phase of the project.
- Hillside risk analysis.
- Site logistics planning.
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CAMPUS IMPACTS
 Traffic/road closures
- Continued heavy truck and equipment traffic.
- The portion of Columbia Street between Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest and 15th Avenue Southwest remains closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
- Increased traffic to and from the Pritchard construction site is expected.
Pedestrian
Three sidewalks bordering the Newhouse construction site remain closed. Closed sidewalks include:
- South side of Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest.
- Sidewalks on both sides of Columbia Street.
The Pedestrian Bridge will remain closed through the end of the Newhouse project, currently scheduled through 2024.
Noise
Three sidewalks bordering the Newhouse construction site remain closed. Closed sidewalks include:
- South side of Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest.
- Sidewalks on both sides of Columbia Street.
The Pedestrian Bridge will remain closed through the end of the Newhouse project, currently scheduled through 2024.
Hours of operation
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Newhouse: 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Pritchard: 7:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Parking
- There is no parking along Columbia Street between Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest and 15th Avenue Southwest.
- The Pritchard parking lot has limited parking.
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Irv Newhouse Building Spring 2023
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Just under a year ago, the original Irv Newhouse Building was empty and early demolition had begun. One year later, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, a beautiful new building is taking shape. The LCM team would like to say a quick “thank you” to the crews who have worked through rain, snow, fog, wind and other elements to make sure that the Newhouse Building replacement is ready for our Senators to move into before the 2025 legislative session.
Irv Newhouse Building March 2024
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State Capitol Committee (SCC) Meeting
April 22 - Time TBD
Agenda and meeting materials will be shared once they are available.
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Joel Pritchard State Library - Architect Rendering by DLR Group and HBB Landscape Architecture
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Both the Newhouse replacement building, and the expanded and rehabilitated Pritchard building will complement the historic campus design while using modern techniques to meet both the current and future needs of the House of Representatives, Senate, their support services and other campus tenants. Both buildings are on track to receive at least a Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating and will feature design elements and artwork that highlight the timeless aesthetic and values of Washington State, and an expanded footprint to accommodate current and future space needs. |
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