Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
We are reaching out to inform you that this month we will be launching a utilities and renovation project on Healy and Copley Lawn on the Hilltop Campus. This three-year project will replace aging underground utilities with more energy-efficient infrastructure.
This project will have many utility benefits, including:
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- Savings in energy usage and operational costs
- Improved safety and equipment longevity
- Enhanced reliability of heating and cooling systems
- Improved drainage and reduced lawn flooding after heavy rains
By converting Georgetown’s underground network of piping from steam to hot water, this project will reduce both energy and water used to heat our buildings, moving us toward a more sustainable future at Georgetown.
The renovation will occur in multiple phases through Spring 2027 in order to have portions of the Hilltop lawn open at all times. We recognize that this project will have impacts on our campus community, and we encourage you to explore our landing page for the project plan and the upcoming site improvements. The utility project on Healy and Copley Lawn is part of Georgetown’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and advancing sustainability on campus, in our local community and in our broader world.
Phase 1: Main Entrance (June 2024 – November 2024)
The first phase of this project will begin in June and is expected to be completed in November. A portion of Healy Circle will be closed for construction with periodic closures of the sidewalk south of the John Carroll statue.
Construction Impacts
Construction hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction will adhere to quiet periods of reduced noise during the hours of 7-8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 7-9 a.m. on Saturdays, and during study days and final exams. Noise may be heard during construction hours in nearby buildings.
Construction vehicles will access the work area from the main entrance at 37th and O St.
Pedestrian and ADA access will be maintained with modified pathways. These pathways can be found on the campus map.
Construction will be paused during major events on Healy Lawn events, such as New Student Orientation, Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
Learn More
Please view our landing page for additional details on this project, including future phases.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to construction@georgetown.edu.
Sincerely,
Planning and Facilities Management