2020 Cofrin Library Renovation & Use Study
A 2020 study concluded that a replacement building will be more cost effective and better able to meet the community’s current and future needs.
$96.3 Million in State Funding
On June 8, 2021, state funding for the Cofrin Library construction project was approved in 2021 Wisconsin Act 58 at $96,297,000 ($93,850,000 GFSB and $2,447,000 PRSB).
Final Approval: August 2024
The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved the final project in August 2024.
Break Ground: May 2025
Crews broke ground on May 1, 2025, after an Earth Honoring ceremony. Construction runs about 22 months.
Topping Out: January 2026
On January 7, 2026, the final structural beam was placed at the building's highest point.
Completion: January 2027
The substantial completion milestone is set for January 2027. Move-in is scheduled for February and March 2027.
Campus Restoration: 2027
This 7-month phase runs April through October of 2027. It includes demolition of the old Cofrin Library building, finishing entrances to the tunnels and landscaping.
Construction Project Updates
To keep the campus community apprised of the latest updates and details regarding the Cofrin Technology & Education Center, we have created a special information site. This is where project organizers will post communication about closures, construction, demolition and more as the project timeline progresses.