Construction and remodeling projects on campus will make a significant economic contribution to the Quad Cities this summer. In all, five summer projects will deliver an estimated $27 million impact on the local economy and provide the equivalent of approximately 270 jobs.
What's more, returning students will enjoy the benefit of another beautiful state-of-the-art residence hall, big, bright science labs-and more parking and dining room space!
North Hall - $10 million
St. Ambrose's latest four-floor residence hall will provide 204 new beds in both suite- and apartment-style rooms.
Parking Lots - $600,000
Three new lots on Gaines Street will provide an additional 130 parking spaces.
Lewis Hall Renovation - $1.5 million
New chemistry and biology labs will be added on the first floor of Lewis Hall to accommodate an increase in biology and chemistry majors.
Cosgrove Hall Dining Room Expansion - $600,000
The expansion will provide dining space for 100 additional students.
New Data Center - $800,000
Relocated to the St. Ambrose Library basement, the IT Department's new state-of-the-art data center has the latest in environmental controls, ensuring consistent delivery of services related to the university's information technology needs.
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From Scene Magazine Summer 2012:
Another summer brings another season of construction at St. Ambrose.
Among other projects this summer, a 1,700-square-foot addition is being completed on the west side of the dining room in Cosgrove Hall to add 100 seats.
Vice President of Finance Mike Poster said the university's summer projects would create an estimated $27 million in economic impact for the Quad Cities and provide the equivalent of 270 jobs.
Other major summer projects include:
Lewis Hall: Chemistry and biology majors this fall will have access to two new labs on the first floor of the building that has been home to science students at St. Ambrose for 83 years. An update to the ventilation systems also is part of the $750,000 first phase of the renovation project.
Parking: Three parking lots will be added on Gaines Street between Locust and Brown Streets. Nine university-owned houses are being razed to make way, and the lots will be available for the start of fall classes.
Information Technology: A move to the lower level of the library was completed in late May. The change includes an upgraded server room with generators and more efficient air conditioners.
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