Construction Update 9.14.11

Heating Project

The heating project in the low rise is underway and has altered in its process. The top floors in every entry are scheduled to be upgraded first. Work will begin in K entry and then move to A entry. A schedule was provided to residents by Michael Collins, the House Manager. The schedule is subject to change. The work will take roughly a day and half to complete in each apartment.

Please move items away from baseboard heaters in advance of the work. It will assist in speeding up the installation.

Also, a second crew of workers may be added to the project. The second crew will work in the apartment below simultaneously if added. For example, first crew would work in K5 while the second crew works in K3.

A painting schedule will be created to address any touch ups needed after the project.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Collins at collinsm@mit.edu.

Water Pipeline Project

Work continues on the water pipeline to Westgate. The first half of the pipeline, connecting from the corner of Westgate high-rise and Westgate entry A to the corner of Vassar and Amherst Alley has been completed. Once the plumbing connections have been made, the construction crew will begin sealing the trenches.

Work has begun this week on the Amherst Alley portion resulting in periodic closing of the loading dock and one-way traffic along the Alley. MIT Police will be on hand to direct traffic enabling continued access to the Westgate parking lot.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Jason McKnight at jrmac@mit.edu and/or Michael Collins at collinsm@mit.edu.