Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Projects Updates – January 26, 2024

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for your interest in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus construction projects. We strive to keep our neighbors informed about significant construction events with this weekly email notification.

This notice provides information on the construction of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Building the campus library renovation in the Resource Center, and the Facilities Master Plan work for Montgomery College.

Upcoming activities are listed below:

Leggett Building—Construction

  • Interior Work: Work on the interior of the building is continuing, including the installation of decorative acoustic ceiling baffles. Additionally, interior carpet and base installation and paintwork is advancing. Installation of technological equipment is continuing inside the Planetarium.
  • Exterior Work: The exterior windows are undergoing testing to ensure their functionality and efficiency.
  • Site Utilities: The installation of site trench drains to effectively manage water flow is progressing. Grounding and lightning protection systems are being implemented. 
  • Trucks on Takoma Ave: A limited number of trucks related to landscape work on the south end of the site will be accessing Takoma Avenue via New York Avenue and entering the construction site from the new south parking lot driveway entrance. Once full, the trucks will turn east on Takoma Avenue to New York Avenue and turn right on Fenton Street to leave the area. This ongoing work will occur as weather permits.
  • Landscaping: The installation of remaining landscape materials will continue to progress as weather permits. Additional deliveries of plant materials are being received via New York Avenue and the internal campus roadway next to the Commons Building (Academic Way).
  • Deliveries: As previously updated, materials are being delivered on site for use within the structure. Drivers are routinely reminded they are required to follow the designated routes to and from the site and must enter and exit on Fenton Street from Philadelphia. 

Library/Resource Center—Renovation   

  • Water Line and Upcoming WSSC Work: The connection of the new water line will take place next week. Following this work, WSSC will come to the project site to test the new water line. A temporary loss of water may occur during WSSC’s testing. The exact date of WSSC’s testing and the potential water loss has not yet been identified by WSSC, but we will keep you updated as we receive more information. Please be on the lookout for additional communications coming directly from WSSC. WSSC will provide notice a minimum of two days before the work starts with further details. We are continuing to work with the City of Takoma Park and WSSC to mitigate the impact to the neighboring homes and College buildings.
  • Sidewalk Closure: For the remainder of the project, the sidewalk on New York Avenue in front of the Library/Resource Center will be closed to pedestrians. This is to ensure the safety of students and community members who pass by the construction site. Pedestrians will be re-routed across the road for safe passage.
  • Exterior Work: The installation of exterior wall panels and storefront glass is advancing, with lifts being used to assist with the installation. Concrete pouring work is expected to continue next week, although this activity is weather-dependent. 
  • Deliveries: Materials for interior work activities continue to be delivered to the site. All drivers are continuously reminded to adhere to the construction directives, which prohibit project vehicles from proceeding down New York Avenue past Academic Way. These directives also prohibit any vehicles from accessing Takoma Avenue. Representatives from Gilbane Construction will continue continuously to monitor Takoma Avenue and are committed to taking the appropriate action where violations occur.

Project Update Forum

  • Please join us on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, for a virtual Project Update Forum at 6:00 p.m. We will provide an update on the status of the Leggett Math and Science Building and the Library/Resource Center Renovation projects and give an overview of upcoming phases. In addition, updates will be provided about the Facilities Master Plan. We look forward to seeing you then. Please register here. 

Facilities Master Plan

  • The College’s Board of Trustees approved the FMP plan during its January 24 meeting. The plan will now be submitted to the Maryland Higher Education Commission by February 1. Please visit the FMP website for additional information. We will continue to keep you updated as this process moves forward.

Please visit our website for additional information on all three TP/SS construction projects. As always, you may contact us with questions at community@montgomerycollege.edu or call the project hotline at 800-879-9879.

Thank you,
The Montgomery College Team

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