Projects

 

Border of new Winthrop Fountain being placedanother angle of the excavator during the demolition of the fountainNew lab in Sims Building featuring meeting tables and blue- and green chairscolorful set-up of new Adirondack chairs in Hardin GardenMargaret Nance lobby with new flooring and gray painted wallsBrick columns broken in pieces with a construction tool near themSun shines through green trees, dappling on the roadView of a brick clock tower building (Tillman Hall) with a construction crew pouring
                        concrete

 

Current 2023 Projects

    Project Scope: Will begin with full abatement followed by demolition.

    Estimated Project Cost: $3.6 million/building (State Funding)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023 with installation of site fence. First phase of demolition to begin at the end of September (estimated), with the utility disconnection/relocation overlapping. 

    Update 9/29/23: Furniture removal and abatement crew mobilizing.

    Visit the website created to say goodbye to the high-rises!

    Project Scope: The restoration of Byrnes will address the smoke and extinguishing agent that was spread through the building by the mechanical air handling system during the 2018 roof fire. This work must be completed prior to beginning the renovation project. 

    Project Cost: $4.9 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

    Project Scope: Will provide accessibility improvements including an exterior ramp, elevator, restrooms, and seating. 

    Project Cost: $3.7 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

    Project Scope: This first phase of 33 rooms, the work is being completed and is in the system final testing phase. Phase II will commence in the fall. New furniture was also delivered and installed in several classrooms.

    Estimated Project Cost: $2.86 million (ICPF)

    Installation and Completion Date: Summer 2023

    Update 9/29/23: New glass white boards installing in 14 classrooms. Scheduling classrooms for next phase of AV refresh. 

    Estimated Project Cost: $2 million (Capital Reserve Fund & Aux. Net Position)

    Expected Installation and Completion Date: Design and installation is ongoing. Includes new wiring and access points in Kinard. 

    Additional funds will be employed to upgrade Roddey. Work continues on Kinard, Margaret Nance and Thomson.

    Project Scope: Improve accessibility and modernize dated facilities on all floors of the building.

    Project Cost: $1.1 million

    Construction Started: Summer 2023

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023. 

    Update 9/22/23: Bathroom plumbing rough-in nearly complete. Drywall ready to hang. 

    Project Scope: Fundraising efforts currently underway will replace the existing fountain. Click here for additional information about the history of the fountain and the proposed replacement design.

    Project Cost: $500,000 (gift)

    Construction Started: Summer 2023

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

    Update 9/29/23: Concrete base poured. Paver placement to start in about two weeks. Grading and removal of excess soil.

    Project Scope: Winthrop funded refreshing most residence hall lobbies, including Margaret Nance, Lee Wicker, Phelps and Thomson, with new flooring, new furniture, lighting, and painting.

    Other residence hall-related work has included new furniture in West Thomson, repainted stairwells in Lee Wicker, and new flooring in several Courtyard hallways.

    Project Scope: Project involved removing pergolas and installing group seating options. 

    Project Cost: $50,000 (ICPF Funds)

    Construction Started: May 2023

    Completed: August 2023

    Project Scope: This project will address accessibility campus wide and improvements will be ongoing.

    Estimated Project Cost: $50,000 per phase

    Accessible Route Upgrades Phase II Expected completion: August 2023

    Accessible Route Upgrades Phase I Completed: September 2022

    Project Scope: Overall beautifying of campus buildings

    On-going

    Project Scope: Both sides of this major thoroughfare will soon convey a more consistent and welcoming look.

    Construction Started: September 2023

    Update 9/29/23: Removal finished from Cherry Road to Eden Terrace. Next section to start will be Eden Terrace to Myrtle Drive.

    West Center and Dacus Library roof replacements ongoing 

 

Investing in Winthrop

September 1, 2023 Project Update (PDF - 3.9 MB)

June 1, 2023 Project Update (PDF - 3.5 MB)

 

Upcoming Capital Renewal & Major Maintenance

    Project Scope: Will replace the university’s main substation of its 50-year-old electric distribution system.

    Project Cost: $2 million (EDA Grant & Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: January 2024

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Project Starting Date: Spring 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

      Project Cost: $560,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

      Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

      Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

      Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

      Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

      Expected Completion Date: December 2023

      Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

      Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

    Estimated Project Cost: $1 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: Spring 2024

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Summer 2023

    Expected Completion: Spring 2024

    Estimated Project Cost: $4.1 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

      Expected Construction Starting Date: Fall 2023

      TBD

      TBD

    Estimated Project Cost: $2.7 million (Aux. Net Position)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Spring 2024

    Project Scope: Replace select aging fan coil HVAC units.

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion: Early 2024

    Project Scope: Sound system repairs, new LED lights for seating, court lighting.
    State-funded.

    Work Started: Summer 2023

 

Future Capital Renewal & Major Maintenance

The Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP) is a tool that informs decision-makers of the anticipated permanent improvement projects an agency plans to initiate over a five-year period. It promotes awareness of funding needs for permanent improvement projects and informs the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority of the projects that will be forthcoming through the approval processes.

2020 Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (For plan years 2020-2024; see pages 1121-1145)  

E&G Deferred Maintenance Master Plan 2019-2030

Auxiliary Deferred Maintenance Master Plan 2019-2030

 

Past Completed Projects

    Project Overview: Project replaced the tile at the plaza between the West Center and Campus Center as well as tile plaza overlooking the Campus Green. 

    Project Cost: $480,000 (ICPF Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022

    Project Cost: $2 million (Capital Reserve Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022

    Project Cost: $50,000 (ICPF Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022