Construction and remodeling projects are underway on the COCC Bend and Redmond campuses to accommodate COCC’s increasing enrollment since 2006. The majority of the construction funding comes from a $41.58-million bond measure approved by voters in 2009 and state funding.
Health Careers Building: This 48,000-square-foot building will provide up-to-date classroom and labs for the following programs: RN and LPN nursing programs, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting and Licensed Massage Therapy. Surface finishes proceeded last month throughout the building, and exterior wood siding installation continues as weather allows. The building is on schedule to be completed by April 30. General contractor: HSW Builders.
Science Building: The installation of the elevator was completed and shingle installation continues. The installation of windows, skylights and wood siding has begun. The 49,000-square-foot building will be ready for fall term 2012. General contractor: Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company.
The Chandler Lab Renovation Project to refurbish space at 1027 NW Trenton Avenue for use by the college’s Community Learning department and Small Business Development Center continues in the design phase. The Chandler Lab is located on a six-acre site on Awbrey Butte that is presently used by the Bend Science Station. The project will be bid in February. Construction is expected to start in early March and be completed by June.
The Technology Education Center, on the corner of Veterans Way and Salmon Drive in Redmond, will house technology-centered programs. Due to a very favorable cost estimate, the size of the building has been increased by 4,000 square feet to 34,000 square feet. Design is proceeding, with the goal of bidding the project this July, and completion is anticipated by September 2013.
A 2,300-square-foot addition to Building 1 at the Redmond Campus will house a new 48-seat classroom and 24-seat science lab. Remodeled space within Building 1 will accommodate a 34-seat computer lab. Design work has been temporarily suspended while additional funds are pursued for this project. The goal is to bid the project in March or April of this year with construction beginning this summer.
A new student residence hall will provide approximately 325 beds for student housing. Mahlum Architects have been selected to design the building. The building is scheduled for occupancy by fall 2014.
