Boiler Building Phase 1 Bid Awarded - Construction to Begin this Winter
At its January 2, 2024 regular meeting, the Mercer Island City Council awarded the bid proposal for Phase 1 of the Luther Burbank Boiler Building renovation project to Ferguson Construction (see AB 6380). The City Manager will now execute a contract with Ferguson and work will begin. The total cost of the contract is $2.5 million dollars.
What to Expect
As Phase 1 of the project moves forward, construction will begin in late winter this year and should be completed by the end of Q3* of this year. Here’s what park patrons should expect:
- Installation of a new roof and seismic retrofits to stabilize the brick building and chimney,
- Renovation of the boiler building restrooms, and
- Construction of a new rooftop deck on the annex.
The waterfront around the docks will remain open to the public but the area around the Boiler Building will be fenced off. There may be other restrictions to access periodically during construction.
Future phases of the renovation will finish the interior of the building and provide direct, convenient access from the parking lot to complete the building's transition to a waterfront activity center for small craft boating programs.
This Project is Made Possible By…
The City has received a $513,000 grant from the Washington State Historical Society and $343,000 in grant funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office which will help cover the cost of the renovations. Washington State taxpayers contributed to the design of this project through a Department of Commerce Grant.
*This is an estimated timeline. Public agencies, contractors, and suppliers continue to experience shortages of materials and long lead times on critical items, such as structural steel, plumbing, and building materials.
