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The University of Wisconsin at Parkside (UW-Parkside) will use $35.3 million to renovate three levels of a historical education facility to resolve maintenance issues, replace key utility systems and rebuild infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in May 2026.
Wyllie Hall is a 52-year-old building with several utility and infrastructure systems that have exceeded their useful life expectancy. The university will complete work that was not finished during the project’s first phase, prioritizing Levels 1, 2 and 3 and the roof.
The project will replace the current roofing system with a durable rubber roofing system. After installation, UW-Parkside will consider installing photovoltaic solar arrays on select roof sections. The replacement roof will incorporate existing electrical conduits, mechanical equipment curbs and other roof appurtenances.
The university will replace the mechanical, electrical, telecommunications and plumbing infrastructure distribution systems. Plans also include replacing suspended acoustical ceiling systems, lighting fixtures, louvers, vents and modifying and relocating sprinkler system heads. The project will integrate direct digital controls with the building’s automation system to replace existing pneumatic controls.
UW-Parkside will renovate the building’s restrooms and replace all fixtures and floor drains to meet current accessibility standards. Plans include replacing and reconfiguring the library book and media ranges on all three levels to be ADA accessible. The university will also replace and terminate network cabling into closets that will be connected to emergency power. The project will replace the University Police’s radio transmitters, repeaters, equipment and central hub.
As part of the project, the university will relocate the administrative and service units in Tallent Hall to Level 3 of Wyllie Hall. Plans include reducing that level’s library space to accommodate the new units. In addition, UW-Parkside will reconfigure, modify and replace the administrative elevator to provide additional stops in the building.
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