Wildermuth Intramural Center Closure Progress Update—11/11/11 Headway is being made on the Wildermuth Roof Replacement project and fire damage repair. Check out some of the latest pictures.
Wildermuth Intramural Center Renovation Update—October 24, 2011 Recreational Sports participants, We just received communication from the university (referenced below) informing us that the Wildermuth Intramural Center Fieldhouse will not be reopening until summer 2012. The offices, activity spaces and locker rooms that are currently open should remain open during the renovation. We will continue to experience odors, dust and noise while this work is being completed. The university has systems in place to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Occasional rerouting of access points, outages or temporary closures may be experienced during phases of the project. We will update you as the work progresses. Jackie Jacqueline D. Puterbaugh ---------------------------------------- Dean Torabi and Kathy Bayless, Since the Wildermuth Intramural Center fire on July 5, a team has been working together to determine the best course of action to restore the space after such extensive damage. Time has been spent evaluating the extent of damage, repair options and cost implications. A portion of the restoration plan is underway, including the repair of the fire damaged roof and cleaning of the roof decking, steel structure and brick. A significant portion of the work remains, including:
After reviewing timelines for bids, delivery dates, installation schedules and sequencing of work, it has become clear that this project will not be completed until mid to late summer of 2012. I wanted to let you know of this timeline as soon as possible so that you can make the necessary adjustments to your academic classes and recreational sports programs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you. Wildermuth Intramural Center Renovation Update—September 21, 2011 Renovation and restoration is actively underway to repair damage caused by the roof fire on July 5. Check back for more updates and images.
Wildermuth Intramural Center Fire Update—August 25, 2011 Campus Recreational Sport Member Participant, On Tuesday, July 5, the Wildermuth Intramural Center was severely damaged due to a roof fire. This
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may create for you, but we will work hard to give you many Jackie Jacqueline D. Puterbaugh Wildermuth Intramural Center Fire Update—August 3, 2011 RS Participants, In consultation with IU Administrators, the Dean, several academic colleagues and our Management Team, we have decided to reopen the spaces on the west side of the Wildermuth Intramural Center on August 25th. The Fieldhouse, where the 10 basketball courts and track are located, will not reopen on this date as IU administrators are still developing the plan to address the significant damages in the Fieldhouse. The spaces that will reopen 8/25 include:
We appreciate your continued patience as we try to resolve any obvious issues in these spaces before 8/25. Our Facility Support Team will work with Building Services to clean these spaces, but a thorough cleaning and/or painting to remove all the smoke smell is not possible by the time we reopen. These issues and others will have to be addressed at another time as our primary goal is to get activity spaces open for fall. I will update you as soon as key details are determined. Jackie Jacqueline D. Puterbaugh Wildermuth Intramural Center Fire Update—July 27, 2011 Campus Recreational Sports Participants, As you may have seen, On July 22nd the Herald Times published a story about the roof fire that occurred at the Wildermuth Intramural Center (WIC) earlier this month. It included a statement that repairs associated with the fire will not be completed in time to start the fall semester and that the facility may not reopen until mid-fall. We want to share some context about the numerous unresolved variables that make it unrealistic to set an official re-opening date at this time. The fire caused extensive damage that is still being evaluated so that an action plan can be developed. This was a three-alarm fire that took more than 50 firefighters, 15 fire/emergency vehicles, and close to three hours to extinguish, resulting in thousands of gallons of water pouring onto the wood floor and track below and smoke permeating the locker rooms, strength and conditioning rooms, Pool 194, gym 293 and adjacent spaces and office areas. This is what we know at this time: Sections of the fire-damaged roof and surrounding areas will have to be removed and replaced including some sections of the decking. IU is awaiting a plan from the roofing company that will include an estimated timetable for completion. IU hired a company to try to remove the water from the wood floor with the goal to restore it to full use. After this is completed, IU will work with floor experts to determine if the floor can be restored for use, or if sections or the entire floor will need to be replaced. IU has asked experts to evaluate the status of electrical, heating and ventilation systems, as well as lights, to see if they can be restored or if replacement will be required. Windows were broken during the fire and will need to be replaced. Options are being evaluated to address smoke and soot damage throughout WIC. There are restrictions on how various surfaces can be cleaned due to Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Therefore, careful consideration is being given to cleaning and painting options. A variety of other items will be evaluated for cleaning or replacement including: floor tarps, drop nets, court curtains, track surface, lockers, carpets, signage, sport equipment, etc. The ability to thoroughly assess damages and options has been limited due to challenges accessing the space while water extraction is taking place. This is an extremely challenging process to work through due to the number of IU departments and external parties at the table: University Architects Office, Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety, the roofing company, insurance companies, Emergency Management, the Vice President's Office, Physical Plant, and others. We are making every effort to work with the various parties to identify needs, concerns and potential options. Until decisions are finalized about the roof replacement and the floor condition we cannot move forward. Once these crucial decisions are made a general timeline will start to emerge. We will be working with our Recreational Sports Management Team to identify various plans based on potential reopening dates; whether it is all or part of the fall semester. We will also be assessing the option of opening parts of WIC, if possible. RS Staff members are already putting information together to assist us with decision making, including, but not limited to:
This is a difficult time for everyone who regularly participates at WIC, works there or visits on occasion. Many of us were excited about the improvements that were underway this summer and looking forward to reopening this August with a new roof, a thoroughly cleaned and painted Fieldhouse and many other upgrades. Sadly, this will not be the case on the timetable that was intended. We are still committed to seeing these improvements take place and will work diligently with the university to ensure that this special facility is restored. While we have always been committed to participant satisfaction, we hope you will understand that we will not be able to serve you in the fashion you deserve for all or part of the fall semester. We will do everything we can to help you in your commitment to leading an active, healthy lifestyle, in spite of these constraints.
Jackie Jacqueline D. Puterbaugh May 5, 2011 Recreational Sports Member, As we prepare for the Wildermuth Intramural Center roof project, we want to be sure you know how to access facilities as well as RS programs and services during the planned closure period of May 9 – August 15. Your RS Membership and Access to Facility Spaces
As a reminder these are the spaces that will be closed May 9-August 15:
Access to HPER/Wildermuth Spaces Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. For detailed summer program and facility hours, or pick up a brochure at RS Member Services.
Jackie Jacqueline D. Puterbaugh
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