New Chabot College Biology Building Construction To Begin

HAYWARD, CA — Plans for the highly anticipated new biology building at Chabot College will be unveiled at a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 15, 3 p.m.

The new biology building, located in Chabot's parking lot C and adjacent to the existing biology building 2100, is a two-story, steel-framed 19,950 square foot building, and will include five teaching laboratories with adjacent prep rooms and a cadaver room, as well as a greenhouse and teaching support spaces.

The building is designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), with management by Vanir Construction Management, Inc. and construction by W. A. Thomas Co. Inc. Most of the building is expected to be finished by Fall 2019, with classes set to occupy the space beginning in January 2020. Once construction in complete, the building will be LEED certified Silver.

Hayward Mayor Barbara Halliday, local and state representatives, Hayward Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne and Chabot- Las Positas Community College District Trustees will attend the ceremony.

The project has an estimated total construction cost of $26.9 million and is funded by Measure B. This will be the final Measure B project for Chabot College.

About Chabot College
Chabot College in Hayward is a comprehensive community college in the heart of a thriving, diverse community where students of all ages and backgrounds can get a high quality education at an affordable price. The college awards associate degrees and certificates, and specializes in university transfer, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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