University of Kentucky, Capital Project Management 859-257-5911


Project Description: New space is needed for more than one veterinary pathologist to perform animal postmortem examinations in addition to renovation of current necropsy space.New space is also needed to add molecular biology/special procedures capabilities to the laboratory.New technology in the form of an alkaline hydrolysis digester is needed to replace an aging incinerator.The LDDC is an office and laboratory building with net assignable space of 3,860 square feet for offices and 28,100 square feet of laboratories and support space.It is proposed to add 6,300 and 1,200 square feet (net) of new laboratory and office space, respectively.An existing necropsy laboratory and support space will be renovated (2,000 square feet net).An aging incinerator is the present means of carcass disposal.An alkaline hydrolysis digester will be installed for carcass disposal after renovating 2,000 square feet (net) of space to contain the digester
UK Project Manager: Rich Riedl riedl@email.uky.edu
Consultants: CMW Architects
Contractor:Congelton Hacker Co.
Construction Start: 8/27/08
Project Status: Work this month includes completing construction of steel frame and elevated metal decking.Installation of site infrastructure continues.Work began on metal studs and dense glass sheathing.The topping-off ceremony was held on Friday, October 23, 2009.The 10,000 pound tissue digestor is complete and the ownership was transferred to the University.The digestor has been insured by UK and remains stored at the manufacturer.Manufacturing of the second 10,000 pound tissue digestor continues this month.Both digesters are scheduled to be shipped to the site late in late November.
Location: Coldstream Research Park (Click here for link)
Square Feet: 9500
Project Scope: $8,500,000
Source of Funds: State
Completion: 04/10
Major Features: 10,000 pound animal tissue digester Large and small animal necropsy facility New animal rooms holding cold carcass