Initial Project Statement

Funding for the Costa Building will provide renovation and capital improvements to extend the life and usefulness of the building facility located at 133 East Washington Street. This will include major interior space and layout revisions, provision of ADA access, upgrades to the mechanical system to bring up to code, energy systems, provision of a fire sprinkler system, and additional elements are approved in the Project Concept by M&C on June 15, 2021.

Project Updates

The contract was executed with Sheridan Construction for Pre-construction services and Demolition. The Contractor has completed the removal of all interior perimeter walls, fixtures, electrical conduits, ceilings, flooring, and other materials from each floor of the building. They have also completed the asbestos abatement throughout the building. A third-party industrial hygienist was on-site to monitor the hazardous material abatement and to ensure that it is properly removed, stored, and  disposed. The Architect continues the development of Construction Drawings and Project specifications which are expected to be completed in early May. A project Commissioning Agent has been selected for this project and contract execution is in progress. The Contractor identified an additional 900SF of asbestos on the third floor and it has been abated from the building. March 25, 2022, a Costa Building walkthrough was held with the Design Team and User Group to view the completion of demolition.

SPLOST 2011 Project Monthly Update

Key Project Statistics

• Designer: Architectural Collaborative, LLC
• Contractor: Sheridan Construction
• Program Manager: Jacobs Engineering
• Project Sponsor: Central Services Department
• Original SPLOST Budget: $3,628,000
• Updated Budget: $5,169,198 
• Total Cost: TBD
• Completion Date: TBD

*as of 4/14/2022