April 3, 2003
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the UW
Q: Everyday for the past many, many months I walk by the drained fountain with the chain link fence around it. I never see anyone working on this. Is this a budget problem? Can you let the campus know what’s going on?
A: The repair plan has been completed and the work schedule is now in place. The repairs should start this week.
UW Engineering Services has been working with numerous vendors to develop a straightforward repair. A patch material will be applied to all the cracks, which will be flexible enough to seal the leaks and deal with any expansion and contraction problems.
Facilities Alterations unit will be performing the work after rainwater is drained and the weather cooperates. Some piping work will also be completed at the same time. Our goal is to perform a fix that will be reasonable in cost yet do the job and last until a permanent re-design of the fountain can be funded and constructed.
It is still our intention that the fountain will be operating by mid May.
Jon C. Hooper
Manager
Outside Maintenance Zone
Facilities Services
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