New LED lighting being added to reduce costs by 80%, Verde Valley Campus Art Gallery Pergola complete, CTE Verde Campus building construction continues, Building 16 Technical Theater going up
A number of construction projects in the Yavapai Community College District are completed or nearing completion. On the Prescott Campus, the LED installation of outside lights is about complete. It is anticipated that the new lights will reduce by 80% energy consumption after replacement of the existing metal halide and high-pressure sodium lights. The new lights will also be much brighter than the old.
The Pergola, which was added to the small Verde Valley Campus Art Gallery, has been completed. Construction on the 10,000 square foot Career and Technical Education building continues with completion expected by the fall 2021.
Finally, construction of the Technical Theatre addition to the Performing Arts Center is on track. It is expected to be completed in time for the fall 2021 classes.