Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Seismic Retrofit
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Description
This project seismically retrofitted the Marin Center VMA to mitigate risks to the occupants of facility in the event of a major seismic incident at the site. The improvements were designed to elevate the structural seismic performance to a level that meets the current code standards for life and safety. Project scope included strengthening the theater stage roof diaphragm, strengthening the stage walls, bracing the suspended control room, and bracing the plaster ceilings. In addition, the project included reroofing above the theater stage.
While the building has been closed for the Seismic Retrofit project, an Investigative Report was conducted to evaluate the rest of the VMA building structure and systems. The report found ground settling and deficiencies in the building systems. A subsequent project was identified in order to ensure the VMA is safe for public use when it reopens. The separate project is scheduled to begin immediately following the Seismic Retrofit project, thereby requiring the building to remain closed through at least Fall 2025.
Visit the Veterans Memorial Building Systems Upgrades project webpage.
Timeline
September 2020
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepted FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project design.
October 2020
- The Marin County Board of Supervisor awards a contract for engineering services and the design phase is initiated.
December 2021
- Project design is complete.
May 2022
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepts FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project construction.
February 2023
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepts supplemental FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project construction.
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors approves the plans and specifications and authorizes the project to be advertised for bids.
June 2023
- The VMA was closed to the public and construction began on the seismic retrofit work.
August-November 2023
- Investigation of other VMA building systems occurred. Report and recommendations for repairs to systems are provided to County of Marin.
Spring 2024
- Construction of the seismic retrofit work was completed.
Fall 2025
- It is anticipated that the VMA will be closed for repairs through at least fall 2025. This is due to the Building Systems Project, which immediately followed the completed Seismic Retrofit Project.