BRISTOL, Va. — A $2.8 million project to make city buildings more energy-efficient has temporarily forced many City Hall employees into different locations.
Work began to upgrade the heating and air conditioning system, lighting, replace some windows and other components to make them more efficient, city spokeswoman Jennifer Wilson said. Workers will also install water-conserving plumbing devices.
The work is being financed through the Virginia Municipal League, with payments to come from the projected savings.
All second-floor City Hall offices are currently closed to the public and their occupants, including the city manager, finance, human resources, purchasing and public information departments have been shifted elsewhere.
“The energy systems upgrade is starting at City Hall first and that is requiring construction. It’s easier to do that if you’re not stepping over people,” Wilson said. “They started upstairs and will be dropping ceilings, installing all LED lights and replacing ductwork.”
The upstairs work is expected to be completed in about four weeks.
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