by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign
Status: We have MORE great news! The Hopewell Township Planning Board approved our proposed site plan and we now can move forward with hiring the general contractor for our project. Hopewell Township will now review the architectural plans for building … read more.
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign
We have great news this month! First, after several delays, we are finally on the Hopewell Township Planning Board agenda for February 23. Since the “larger footprint” plans we presented were already approved, we don’t anticipate any problem receiving … read more.
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign
On October 16, the congregation voted to move forward with the Capital Project, including incurring mortgage debt up to $400,000, should it be necessary. The Steering Committee will notify the selected contractor and ascertain when construction can begin.
In the meantime, … read more.
Capital Campaign Timeline
2020
Preliminary architectural plans reviewed by Board of Trustees, Church Council and congregationPreliminary price tag (pre-architectural input) of $1.7 million
2019
Reviewed preliminary architectural plans, including expanded classroom, office and storage space, renovated kitchen, and an elevator.Gathered bids from engineering firms to finalize the needs list … read more.
Status: Contractor bids for the smaller-scale architectural plans for the UUCWC renovations came back surprisingly higher than expected, and in some cases, higher than the original, larger plans. We have negotiated with the bidders and have selected a contractor. An announcement will be made once … read more.
Status: Architectural drawings have been provided to 5 potential contractors who have expressed interest in working on the project. Due date for bids was April 4.
We have reached out to Hopewell Township to see if a full review will be required and are awaiting a … read more.
Status: Architectural drawings were provided to MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineers in December, but their review was initially delayed by several weeks due to COVID. Since then, we have been informed that due to a backlog of work and personnel shortage, additional delays are likely. … read more.
Status: Architectural drawings are under review by engineers (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) at this time. This review was delayed by several weeks due to COVID. Key updates to the plans include kitchen upgrades, an enclosed lift-type elevator, and an increase in the height of the … read more.
Status: Architectural drawings are being reviewed by engineers (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) at this time. Key updates to the plans include kitchen upgrades, an enclosed lift-type elevator, and an increase in the height of the second floor roof to accommodate HVAC upgrades.
We received confirmation that … read more.
Since our last update, we have made some progress toward finalizing drawings and selecting a contractor. We reviewed two sets of preliminary drawings and agreed that one was clearly preferable as it allows direct access to the sanctuary lobby from the elevator.
Farzad Shadzik is currently … read more.
