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| Work Detail | The renovation and restoration work on the state Capitol has now entered the construction phase, officials said Thursday. To commemorate the transition, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held in front of the Capitol as workers continued laboring around the building. “This is about vision – having vision for the future,” said Sen. Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, who is the chairman of the Capitol Restoration Oversight Group. “The reality is when this is done, people are going to say, ‘Wow.’” Until now, efforts have focused more on demolition and “enabling work” to prepare for construction. That work, in part, involved uncovering layers of the Capitol’s interior, revealing historic ceilings, moldings and decorative paint. The Capitol is surrounded by scaffolding, and some exterior work is ongoing. Much of the interior has been gutted. To the north, the atrium in the Herschler Building is being removed, and the east wing is being gutted. Some offices are still occupied in the west wing of the building. Once complete, the renovated Capitol will contain many elements that reflect the time period in which it was built. It is also being designed as a safer building, with things like fire suppression, as well as new electrical and plumbing systems to replace the older, failing infrastructure. Meeting rooms will be larger to accommodate more members of the public, and the building will be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Gov. Matt Mead, who is also a member of the oversight group, said the Legislature was “wise” for taking on the project, and he called the Capitol a “great symbol for our state.” “When finished, the restored Capitol will be a place to gather at and a place to take pride in,” he said. “There’s no more important building in the state of Wyoming.” The state has been saving money for more than a decade for the project, Ross said. In July, the oversight group approved a $219 million guaranteed maximum price for the Capitol project. That cost includes rehabilitation and restoration of the Capitol, remodeling the Herschler Building, remodeling the tunnel between the buildings and the replacement of the central utility plant for the whole project. Another $80 million has been designated for furnishings, fixtures and equipment; design services; moving and temporary space for state agencies; and an owner’s contingency. That brings the final cost for the whole project to $299 million. The work was originally supposed to be finished in time for the 2019 legislative session, but the building may not be ready until later that year. While the Capitol is closed, an exhibit about the building has opened at the State Museum on Central Avenue. |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Industry | Construction |
| Entry Date | 03 Sep 2016 |
| Source | http://wyomingbusinessreport.com/wyo-capitol-construction-breaks-ground/ |
