Please Excuse Our Mess
The sidewalk along Sequim Avenue has been closed the past month as crews complete utility work in the right of way and prepare to make changes to the entrance into the library’s parking lot.
Space for Staff
Metal framing has started to be constructed within the parts of the building that are enclosed, which means Sequim Branch Manager Emily Sly got to stand in her new office today!
New Sewer Lines
Site work has shifted to the front/west half of the lot recently. As the old parking lot is removed, new sewer line is being installed to the building.
Alternative Power and Storage
In 2023, the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded NOLS a $206,500 Solar Plus Storage for Resilient Communities grant for the Sequim Library Project. The grant application was coordinated with Clallam County Emergency Management and Clallam County PUD to develop a solar array for the building that includes an innovative backup battery system to allow the library building to be used in power outages and other emergencies.
It’s Starting to Take Shape!
Many new walls went up the past week and we’re starting to get a much better feel for scale of the new library.
New Foundation and Walls
A big milestone was reached this month as new sections of foundation were poured around the building and new walls started to go up!
Under the Slab
Hoch Construction and their subcontractors have been busy placing infrastructure in the ground before new concrete slab is poured later this summer.
Site Preparation
The focus remains on preparing the site for upcoming construction. A lot of this work will never be noticed when the new Sequim Library is complete, but is critical to have a well-built facility that will serve the community for decades to come.
Deconstruction
During the month of May, Hoch Construction made tremendous progress preparing the site for new construction. Although much of the old building and the many storage buildings on the property were removed, the concrete slab, several concrete walls, and some of the wood framed walls remain and will be built upon.
Hoch Construction Hired & Groundbreaking
In late January 2024, NOLS requested bids for a construction company to complete the Sequim Library Project. Five bids were received from companies across Western Washington. Hoch Construction, based out of Port Angeles, was selected as the lowest qualified bid and the Library’s contract with Hoch was finalized in early April. NOLS is excited to be working with a local contractor with strong ties to the community!