Capitol Campus Update: Expect noise from West Campus drilling

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Communications | 360-407-8200 | communications@des.wa.gov
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Where

Around the maintenance soil shed on the West Capitol Campus, located behind the Executive Residence.

What's happening

Our crews are drilling five holes around the maintenance soil shed to test the soil and monitor groundwater levels to prepare for future construction.

Impact

Expect loud noise during drilling hours. Large machinery will be visible, and nearby parking spots will be closed during the work.

When

7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday Dec. 7 to Friday, Dec. 8, and Monday, Dec. 11 to Tuesday, Dec. 12.

All work is weather dependent. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services has contracted with GeoEngineers of Redmond, Washington for this effort.