Western terminates contract on Buchanan Towers addition

Western Washington University has terminated its contract with Ebenal General Inc., in accordance with provisions of the university’s contract with Ebenal regarding construction of the addition to Buchanan Towers.

The contract stipulated that substantial completion of the Buchanan Towers project would occur on Aug. 16, 2010, and to date that has not yet happened. The university took possession of the site on Feb. 16.

The remaining work will be completed by a new contractor who will be selected based on bids that will be submitted. Bid documents are being prepared for the selection of a contractor to complete the project.

The university plans to have the project completed in time for student occupancy in fall 2011.