On the November 8, 2022, ballot, Austin Community College District (ACC) taxpayers will vote on a proposed $770 million general obligation bond. The bond includes funds to support projects across all regions of the district to help … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Unanimously Approve 2022 Bond Election
Funds to grow talent pipeline and expand in-demand programs The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously approved a $770 million general obligation bond for the November 2022 ballot. If voters approve … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2020
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager The project is entering the home stretch! We are about three months out from substantial completion. The interiors are really starting to come … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: July/August 2020
RIO GRANDE CAMPUS RENOVATIONS By Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Tremendous progress has been made over the past month. The two elevators are being installed. Decorative hand railing systems are being installed in … Continue reading
Strong bond rating shows ACC’s continued fiscal strength
The Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to show fiscal strength according to the latest bond ratings released by Moody’s Investors Service in July 2020. “ACC is committed to maintaining a healthy outlook for our … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: May/June 2020
The Highland Campus South Parking Garage hit another milestone this summer. Construction crews added the college’s name to the external-facing wall, which is visible from Interstate 35, Highway 290, and areas to the east and … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: March/April 2020
Despite a brief shutdown and some challenges with delayed deliveries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction marches forward on the Rio Grande and Highland campus projects, which both reached significant milestones in the past month. … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: February 2020
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Persistent rainy, damp conditions slowed the rate of progress a bit in February, but construction continued to progress well. Spray foam insulation applied … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2019
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By: Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovation Project Manager Work on Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 is proceeding along smoothly this month. ELECTRICALElectrical panel rough-in at the main electrical room is complete. … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: August 2019
What’s new at Highland Phase 2?By: Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project Manager All aspects of construction have progressed as the building is large and in various stages of construction from one end to … Continue reading