Campus Construction

[Turbine]

Didn't they put the fence because of the close proximity to the swamp to keep the gators off?

Not off, IN.

The fence is only where there is no brick wall, that and maintenance needs a way to get in and out easily.

[LaCajunsFan]

Yes, but my thing is the fence is very unattractive....I wish we would do things right and continue the wall all the way around. This area is waaaay too important/visible (and will be even more so after construction is complete) to do things in a shoddy fashion.

[HelmutVII]

The fence is to keep the Gators in the lake. I remember there was a big controversy over the brick wall when it was built. Some saw no need for it. I remember seeing a photo of the wall and they captioned it "Untamed Cypress Lake". Before there were gators in the lake there was no need for any fence at all. The lake had a pair of swans. When the gators showed up the swans "disappeared" (Imagine that). They then had to put the chain link fence up to keep the gators in. I would imagine that they will be doing something else once the older buildings are demolished.

[LaCajunsFan]

........I would imagine that they will be doing something else once the older buildings are demolished.

That would be great......let's hope!
Also, Helmut: didn't you say much earlier in the thread that the architect had said they would be doing something about the Guillory Hall deck?

[HelmutVII]

That would be great......let's hope!
Also, Helmut: didn't you say much earlier in the thread that the architect had said they would be doing something about the Guillory Hall deck?

I fear the deck is destined for demolition. I find this to be an unfortunate decision because every time I walk on campus there is somebody there feeding the fish/turtles or looking for gators. It is a great place for kids to go too. I hope they will replace with something as good or better. I guess time will tell.

[LaCajunsFan]

I fear the deck is destined for demolition.

Helmut: do you know this for a fact, or is it just a very educated guess/hunch? If they do have plans to demo it, then I think we should take action.....they should leave it alone or put something better in its place. With social media what it is today, people have a better chance of making an impact.

[HelmutVII]

They are scheduled to demolish Guillory Hall along with the deck.

[LaCajunsFan]

They are scheduled to demolish Guillory Hall along with the deck.

Thats expected, bad news. Thanks for your reply.

[CajunRebel]

They are scheduled to demolish Guillory Hall along with the deck.

With space at such a premium on campus it's probably necessary. I could see them adding another classroom building in that area in the future.

[LaCajunsFan]

With space at such a premium on campus it's probably necessary. I could see them adding another classroom building in that area in the future.

Well, there is another building allotted for at the corner of Hebrard and Boucher, but that would not disallow keeping the present deck over the lake, or building a new one. As Helmut stated....it is a very popular, beautiful spot on campus, and should be kept/replaced.

[CajunRebel]

Well, there is another building allotted for at the corner of Hebrard and Boucher, but that would not disallow keeping the present deck over the lake, or building a new one. As Helmut stated....it is a very popular, beautiful spot on campus, and should be kept/replaced.

Are there concrete plans in place for this building? Once they tear down all 3 buildings there will be enough room there to build Maxim-Doucet sized building, if not something bigger.

I would think the architects involved with the new building would be smart enough to integrate the lake into the plans for the new building.

[LaCajunsFan]

Here is view of what they plan on doing in that area in the future