Department of Enterprise Services
Capitol Campus Projects
Capitol Campus Projects
East Plaza Water Infiltration Repairs
Complete: This project removed the former landscape and garden beds in front of the Department of Transportation and Employment Security buildings so crews could replace the failing waterproof membrane on the roof of the Plaza Garage and replaced the landscape. Learn more.
Roof Replacements on Cherberg and Insurance Buildings
Aged roofs are being replaced on the Cherberg and Insurance buildings this summer. The replacements will alleviate chronic leaks in the Cherberg Building as well as water damage in the Insurance Building. There will be noise, pedestrian, parking and traffic impacts.
Campus Sidewalk and ADA Access Improvements
Complete: Sidewalks as well as ADA access were improved throughout the Capitol Campus. The project also included new ADA access into and throughout the Sunken Garden. Learn more.
Capitol Court Exterior Repairs
A project to clean and repair the historic Capitol Court building's exterior sandstone, replace doors and fully restore the building's wood window frames will began Sept. 30. There will be noise, parking and pedestrian impacts as well as dust at times. Learn more.
Campus Color Initiative and Banner Pilot Project
In the spring and summer of 2019, DES crews were busy improving the campus "curb appeal" as well as pollinator habitat with more flowers that bring color to both East and West Campus – a mix of perennials, annuals and wildflowers. Crews also hung banners that reflect the diversity of eastern and western Washington on 20 light posts along the north and south diagonals on the Capitol Campus. Learn more.