Facilities Notices

The following is a list of significant notices affecting the UTSA Community.  Additional information on projects and construction can be found under Related Links.  

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  Bosque and Cook Roadways and Resident Lot I Shut-down to One Lane for Construction
Bosque and Cook roadways and Resident Lot 1 will be partially shut-down on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for installation of fiber optic conduits located in man-holes between the San Saba Hall project and Bosque Street Building (telecom closet located in building). During this time the roadways will be shut-down to one lane. Flagmen and barricades will be posted in and around the work areas to assist with traffic. For additional information reference the attached drawing or contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  STEP: Pedestrian Sidewalk and Ximenes Roadway Partially Blocked-off
The pedestrian sidewalk located west of the South Thermal Energy Plant (STEP) and the Ximenes roadway will be partially blocked off on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to accommodate the staging of a truck and forklift that will be utilized to remove a large damaged chiller motor. The forklift will be utilized to access the STEP though the double doors located on the west side of the plant. Flag staff and barricades will be posted throughout the work area to assist with pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Parking spaces will not be affected by this work. For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  Sombrilla Plaza: Clean Clogged Drains
Work to clean/repair column drains and drainage piping located at the Sombrilla Plaza will be performed from May 15, 2013 to June 14, 2013.  The project will include removing bricks, excavation of drain lines, removal of debris and use of cameras to assist in the identification and clearing of blocked drain lines.  . For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  Devine Avenue: Portion of Road Shut-down for Emergency Training
A portion of Devine Avenue (southeast of the new campus oval) will be shutdown on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) and other participants of a simulated rescue training exercise that will take place at the North Paeso Building (NPB). The exercise will include the staging of a simulated rescue operation at the NPB project tower crane that will be utilized by the SAFD to train rescue fire fighters and emergency responders: it will be recorded to be used in training future rescue and emergency responders. Barricades and other personnel including UPTD and SAFD will be on site to secure the area and assist with traffic. For additional information reference the attached drawing or contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262..

  JPL: Food Court Renovations
The JPL food court, with the exception of Starbucks, will shut-down for renovations at close of business on May 10, 2013. The project, which will begin once the food court closes on May 10th, is expected to continue through the summer. However most food venues will re-open on May 28, 2013. Work will include the installation of new lighting and beverage stations, an expanded salad bar and a new Papa John's. For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262 or visit http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSW/UTSA for related news.

  Construction: New Synthetic Turf Recreational Fields
Construction of the new synthetic turf recreational fields (where the existing track and field are located) is scheduled to begin on May 6, 2013 and be completed by August 30, 2013. Construction will include the removal of the current track and interior field and the addition of surrounding sidewalks, storage buildings and landscaping. Detour signage will be posted throughout the area to assist with pedestrian traffic. For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  Main Campus: Required Testing of Sewage Collection System
Required testing of the sewage collection system that services the Main Campus will be performed between May 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. Testing will include pipe cleaning and videotaping inside manholes throughout the campus. Necessary repairs to the sewer system will also be made during this time. Occupants working in buildings located near a manhole may experience an increase in testing related construction noise and odor. For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  East Greenbelt Closed-off for Construction
The greenbelt located east of the North Paseo II and south of the Thermal Energy Plant will be closed-off from October 8, 2012 to October 1, 2014 for construction activity related to the new North Paseo Building I (NPB I). The sidewalk leading from the greenbelt to the Oval bus stop, BRG, MB, BB, JPL, MH, UC, North Paseo II and surface parking lots on the east of the campus will not be accessible during the closure. Pedestrians will need to use a temporary detour path through the Tobin Avenue Garage. Signs will be posted throughout the work area to assist pedestrians along the path. For additional information reference the attached drawing or contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

  FY 2013 Tri-campus Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Annual tri-campus fire alarm inspections, as required by the State Fire Marshal's Office, begin the first week in September 2012 and are expected to be completed by August 2013. Below is a monthly schedule by campus and buildings. Audio and visual appliances including horns, speakers and lights will be tested after 10:00 p.m. All other testing and inspection of fire alarm system components will be performed during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For additional information contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

UTSA Water Restriction & Conservation Plan - Stage II

Stage II Water Restrictions went into effect in San Antonio, on April 30, 2012. All restrictions from Stage I remain in effect, unless added to or replaced by Stage II rules. According to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), the agency that restricts and regulates water usage for the City of San Antonio, stage II goes into effect when the Edwards Aquifer goes below the 650 foot level. Changes in Stage II restrictions include new allotted watering times between 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. In support of water conservation and environmental stewardship, UTSA will implement the following measures:

• All UTSA campuses including the Main Campus, Downtown Campus and HemisFair Park, will be restricted to one day per week watering on Mondays between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Athletic and sports fields are considered special use areas and additional watering day variances are requested and granted from SAWS.

• All residential fountains and indoor commercial fountains can operation at any state of the drought. Outdoor commercial fountains must have a SAWS variance in order to operate during drought stage I through IV.

• Washing impervious cover, such as parking lots, driveways, streets, buildings or sidewalks is prohibited during drought restrictions. Exceptions, based on health and safety reasoning, may be requested from SAWS. All requests should be processed through UTSA’s Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management. Unless a variance is requested and granted from SAWS, power washing without a variance will be subject to a citation.

• Facilities continually monitors the automatic irrigation systems for proper operation and installs landscaping that supports water conservation and protects natural resources.
  
  Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose is allowed only once a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.
  
  Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time on any day.
  
  Watering with drip irrigation or 5-gallon bucket is permitted any day but only between from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to follow water conservation practices and monitor the drought information at http://www.saws.org as further restrictions could occur should the aquifer level continue to fall.  For additional campus information or suggestions please contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.