Student Union Construction.

[HelmutVII]

I think they are for landscape irrigation. I could be wrong though as I did not pay too much attention to them when I was there today.

[CajunAmos]

I have to say, all of the new construction looks great, and also in keeping with the overall look of the other campus facilities. We're growing and have new construction going up all over the place, and are probably the only state university that can say that.

[LaCajunsFan]

I have to say, all of the new construction looks great, and also in keeping with the overall look of the other campus facilities. We're growing and have new construction going up all over the place, and are probably the only state university that can say that.

I agree....I don't think anyone comes close to all that we have been done in the last couple of years.

[LaCajunsFan]

When is the expected "ribbon cutting" finish date?

I was wondering this as well. I thought the projected date was November '14?? Also, I wonder what the timeframe is for moving people out of the eye sore buildings and into the Union, so that the old buildings can be torn down? Cannot wait for that day!!

[CajunFan83]

I drove on Hebrard this past weekend. Once Olivier and Corona are torn down it's going to look amazing. The view of the swamp from Moody will change the whole area. I just wish they would landscape Moody a little bit.

[LaCajunsFan]

I drove on Hebrard this past weekend. Once Olivier and Corona are torn down it's going to look amazing. The view of the swamp from Moody will change the whole area. I just wish they would landscape Moody a little bit.

I agree. This weekend I plan on taking some 'before' pics from several spots on Hebrard....I think it will be cool to be able to compare them to some 'after' pics once the buildings are gone and landscaping is done.

[LaCajunsFan]

Per the "V," opening date should jan 7th. Good article....

http://thevermilion.com/?p=2910

[moorecajun]

The article states the new name for the Student Union will be "The U" ... hope that doesn't mean we will now start seeing a lot of ugly orange and green stuff around!

[tdncz]

Per the "V," opening date should jan 7th. Good article....

http://thevermilion.com/?p=2910

It sure seems from the pics that they will have to work 24/7 to have the sidewalks, ect done on time for 1/7/15

[LaCajunsFan]

I guess we were right about the pvc pipes: they are for an irrigation system. And I'm not an expert in landscaping, but it sure seems to me that there are a lot of plants (those box wood are less than a foot apart) in that planter...... like it might be a bit overgrown in five years.
Also, there isn't fencing around the bayou bijou entrance anymore.......I think they will be ready in time.

[Fais do-do]

How far are they from wrapping up this project? I'll be in Lafayette during Christmas, so my plans are to walk around with my 7 yr old and check out the new/upgraded building on campus.

[LaCajunsFan]

I think I had seen 01/07 as the finish date. But I don't think it will be really finished until the 'eyesore' buildings are gone, and that whole area is re-landscaped. Plus, we still don't know what the plans are to recreate the Guillory Hall terrace over the swamp.
But by all means, give it look over when you come for Christmas....it will be mostly done by then.