ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan Regents, at their March 18-19 meeting, approved the Phase II renovation project of the S.T. Dana Building, which houses the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

The Phase II renovation, estimated to cost $15 million, will involve major systems upgrades including new plumbing, heating, ventilation and hood exhaust systems, plus significant improvements to fire protection and handicapped accessibility systems, said U-M Executive Vice President Robert Kasdin. “In addition, new program facilities will be created on the fourth floor, and spaces not renovated in Phase I or other recent projects will be completely renovated.” Some 39,000 net square feet of space is involved in this phase.

The Phase I renovation project involved the enclosure of the interior courtyard to create 11,000 square feet of program space, and modification of the existing roof and attic to provide 2,250 square feet of mechanical support space with completion expected by July.

“The Phase II project is part of the FY2000 Capital Outlay Request submitted to the State,” Kasdin said. “The State has authorized proceeding with planning for the project. The State, through it Building Authority, will fund 75 percent of the cost of the project that will be determined by the architect/engineer program analysis, planning documents, and bids. The University will fund the balance of the project cost (25 percent).”

The firm of Quinn Evans/Architects of Ann Arbor, working in association with the firm of William McDonough + Partners, Architects and Planners of Charlottesville, Va., will provide design work for the project.