News Flash

CARRBORO, NC -- Construction continues to progress on The 203 S. Greensboro Street Project in Carrboro.

Work performed in last 30 days:

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, fire alarm, and data cable installation continues throughout the building 
•  Installation of lighting fixtures and exit lights is nearly complete
• Elevator installation is nearly complete
• Bioretention cells, designed to capture, treat, and reduce peak stormwater runoff, have been installed and tied into stormwater drainage system
• Waterproofing of terraces and parking deck is nearly complete

Work upcoming in next 30 days:

• Wall finishes and painting will continue
• Other finish work will begin, including installing ceiling tiles, ceiling baffles, and cabinetry
• Installation of pavers and decorative stone at terraces
• Installation of restroom fixtures and partitions
•  Installation of coping on roof parapets

Utility work, site work, and traffic impacts: 
Stormwater and drainage work is continuing all around the building.  Once that is complete, work will begin on new sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.  While some of this work will be able to be completed within the construction fence there will continue to be intermittent street closures.

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, 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 later this fall. 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