News Flash

Work performed in last 30 days:
Exterior metal panels are being installed on the west side of the building. Drywall installation is finishing on the east side and interior painting is starting on the west. Ceiling grid and light fixtures are being installed. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler work is continuing. Spray foam insulation has completed.

Work upcoming in next 30 days:
Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler installation will continue throughout. Waterproofing and insulation will be installed at the first floor of the parking deck. Parking deck stairs and bollards will be installed. Cabinets to be delivered and installed in west side. Permanent power will be activated. 

Traffic impacts due to gas line relocation: 
Dominion Energy will be relocating an existing gas line that runs parallel to the south side of the 203 site along East Braxton Foushee Street. This work will happen in June and take a few weeks to complete. During work there will be temporary street closures of East Braxton Foushee Street between Maple Avenue and South Greensboro Street.  A more detailed schedule and traffic control plan will be shared as soon as possible.  

Naming of the building: 
The Joint Orange County -Town of Carrboro Naming Committee is looking for public input as it considers a name for the civic building under construction. 

Please take the survey at: 

• English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSLXHQ7 ;
• Spanish -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TGHYLTH
• More information - https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2733 

Completion of project:
We look forward to welcoming everyone at the new public center in Carrboro that will be both a library and civic building. After construction is completed in late summer, it will take some time for services to move in and become operational. The grand opening date will be announced broadly when it is confirmed. This will be set in coordination between the Town of Carrboro and Orange County, following the completion of construction, and the move-in of furniture and library materials. 

Background:
The $42 million development will be the future home of the Orange County Southern Branch Library. The facility will also provide a permanent home for the Orange County Skills Development Center; Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department; WCOM Radio; and performance/multipurpose uses. The 203 Project will provide opportunities for education, art and community connection.

More information:

•  The Town of Carrboro posts regular updates to the community on the Town website and through social media. Sign up to receive Carrboro Town News updates at www.carrboronc.gov/signup ;
• If you would like to be included on a neighborhood email distribution list, which includes residents living in the adjacent neighborhood and the local business community, please notify the203project@carrboronc.gov
• More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/1151/The-203-Project