GALLIANO COMPLEX UPDATE: Construction crews are making progress at the Galliano Complex which was damaged during Hurricane Ida. The pictures in this post are from a site visit this week. Once completed, this complex will house Parish Government Offices, Head Start, and the Lafourche Parish Library’s South Branch.
As a reminder, this project consists of selective demolition of interior framing, correction to site paving, striping of parking lot, replacement of monumental sign, new building signage, new lighting, repointing of some exterior masonry wall areas, cleaning and coating of all exterior masonry walls, and new entry soffit. Interior work includes adding plumbing fixtures to library restrooms, new gypsum board and insulation on existing metal stud partitions, new partitions, interior storefront systems, new flooring, new ceilings, new doors, new casework, new electrical and new mechanical systems. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the library are included as an allowance.
Project and Building facts:
- Building total area: 40,980sf
- The building recently received a new roof under a separate contract
- Lafourche Parish Council approved the Hurricane Ida Galliano Government Complex Rebuild contract at the September 10, 2024 meeting
- Contract Amount is $6,768,000, which includes an FF&E allowance for the library
- Notice to Proceed was issued on October 21, 2024
- Contract Time is 365 calendar days
- Estimated Substantial Completion is October 21, 2025
