Chief Executive Office Civic Center Tunnel Safety Features Remodeling Project

The proposed project will remodel the existing underground utility tunnels that runs underneath the Civic Center plaza by installing safety systems and refurbish and remodel existing mechanical equipment in order to address code compliance and also prevent future flooding. An evaluation was made following a pipe rupture and unexpected flooding that occurred in the tunnel in January 2021. The evaluation identified the need to replace the soft water pipes, as well as install drainage, egress, and safety systems in order to provide access to and from the Tunnel, reduce the likelihood of a potential future flooding event, and adhere to current code requirements.