Photos for January 28, 2008

Modig said many of the support structures holding up the pipes were eroding. Hemenway estimated it woudl cost at least $100 million to fix the tunnels. Modig said the Legislature allotted only $8.8 million over the next several years to fix the tunnels. Published on January 28, 2008	Modig said many of the support structures holding up the pipes were eroding. Hemenway estimated it woudl cost at least $100 million to fix the tunnels. Modig said the Legislature allotted only $8.8 million over the next several years to fix the tunnels. Published on January 28, 2008	Modig demonstrates the need for repair on the tunnels that connect the buildings by pulling a loose piece of concrete from above a steam pipe. Legislature donated about $33 million dollars to the University for deferred maintenance as part of a five-year plan. However, Hemenway estimated the deferred maintenance would cost the University about $230 million. Published on January 28, 2008
The University's electical, heating and ventilation pipes run through the utility tunnels. Chancellor Robert Hemenway said if there was a malfunction in the tunnels, the University would have to shut down entire buildings or services. Published on January 28, 2008	Jim Modig, director of design and construction management, explains the University's need for funding to repair the utility tunnels. The University runs all of its pipes, including heating, electrical and ventilation through the tunnels. Published on January 28, 2008

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