Physical Facilities Current and Upcoming Projects

Phase 3B of the Campus Heating System Upgrade to begin March 2025

Starting around March 17, 2025, Montana Tech will begin Phase 3B of its campus heating system upgrade, installing a tunnel system, new steam supply piping, and condensate return piping. This phase will require closing the road between the Steam Plant and the Facilities building, as well as the north side of the Mill Building, the raised mulch landscape area in the courtyard, and the area between the Mill Building's outside staircase to pedestrian traffic. A temporary fence will be erected around the work area on approximately March 17, with demolition and excavation beginning shortly thereafter. An ADA-accessible pedestrian path will be created through the construction zone to provide access to the Mill Building. This path, initially accessible from the west end near the Health Science Building, may be relocated as the project progresses.

Throughout this phase, pedestrian access to buildings on the upper quad will be limited. Access to the CBB, Museum, Main Hall, and Engineering Hall should be via their east and south-facing front entrances on Montrose Street.

The paved areas between Main Hall and the Mill Building, Main and Engineering Hall, and the road between the Mill and Facilities buildings will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. This work will also impact vehicle access to the Mineral Museum and the west side of the Facilities building.

During this period, faculty, staff, students, and visitors accessing these buildings are encouraged to park in the tiers. The Mineral Museum visitor parking spots below the Facilities Building will be unavailable. However, the handicap accessible parking spaces outside the Museum Building will remain available for Mineral Museum visitors.

As new information becomes available or changes are being made, the Facilities website here will be updated and information will be posted in the Weekly Update.

 

Future Campus Facilities Projects – Dates and Priorities TBD (2025 – 2030)

  • Main Hall - major renovations
  • Engineering Hall - major renovations
  • Campus Restroom renovations – Museum, S&E, Library, ELC, CBB
  • Campus Electrical Distribution Improvements – Museum, MG, S&E
  • Campus Exterior Masonry improvements – Sidewalks, tuckpointing, plaster repairs, etc.
  • Prospector Hall Elevator planning
  • Pool/Auxiliary Gym conversion