As part of the steam line replacement project happening on SW Sackett Place, a steam shutdown will impact multiple buildings in the area. Building heating will be affected. The shutdown will be in effect starting Tuesday, 8/19 at 2:00 a.m. through Wednesday, 8/20 at 11:00 a.m. This shutdown will allow a temporary steam line to be installed while the permanent line is being replaced.

The impacted buildings are listed below. 

• West Hall
• Marketplace West Dining Center
• Reed Lodge
• Heckart Lodge
• Hawley Hall
• Buxton Hall
• Poling Hall
• Cauthorn Hall
• Sackett Hall
• Austin Hall
• Learning Innovation Center

Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice some construction noise associated with the project.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.

The medium pressure steam line will be shut down in Richardson Hall January 29, 2025 from 7:00 am –9:00 am to replace faulty valves. This will affect medium pressure steam to autoclaves.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building.  This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide.  The steam shutdown for 2025 will occur June 16^th – June 27^th, 2025.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Les Walton at 541-737-8812.