BOT Approves Demolition of Central Campus Residence Halls

Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today approved the decommission and demolition of the Central Campus residence halls, Dunn, Barton and Walker, at a cost of $1.3 million.

The three residence hall buildings are outdated, no longer meet student needs and are lacking required life safety systems, particularly building sprinkler systems.  They also contain asbestos materials and lead-based paint. 

The project will be funded via 2008 bond proceeds. The Central Campus site will be home to the new Student Fitness and Kinesiology and Recreation Center.