Campus Redevelopment Project public survey complete, results to be shared Thursday

The public survey for the Campus Redevelopment Project has been completed. The results of the survey will be shared at the Campus Reconfiguration meeting Thursday (March 5). Through the Redevelopment Project, it was determined that certain campus buildings are in a state where it will cost more to repair than to tear down and build to fit the future need. The County has started the process to demolish some of the buildings at the campus property, which include the Classroom, Library and Science buildings. Currently there is uncertainty about the Wallace Student Center. The original plan was to see if there would be interest in repurposing the building but during the cold snap in January, there were significant issues with water pipes bursting and water damage occurring.

The county also continues to work with the Richland School District to finalize the sale of Melvill Hall and the gymnasium. This process is taking time as the utilities from the other buildings need to be separated and a survey needs to be completed. The school district and the county continue to work together for the shared use of the gymnasium.

An Open House for the Campus Redevelopment Project will be held Thursday, March 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 in Melvill Hall on the former campus property. Everyone is encouraged to attend to learn about the site and to be able to provide ideas about redeveloping the former campus property.