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Executive director details Capitol restoration timeline and expands drone inspections and security planning
Summary
At the April 20 meeting the executive director reported completion of glass floor restoration phase 3 (188 tiles replaced), outlined east steps and chamber ceiling work, and described expanded security measures including Airspace Link monitoring and purchase of an in‑house inspection drone.
Executive Director Rob told the Michigan State Capitol Commission on April 20 that multiple Capitol conservation and maintenance projects are underway and that the office is expanding security and inspection capabilities, including adding a commission‑operated drone.
"Since we last met, we have completed phase 3 of the glass floor restoration project," Rob said, noting that the team replaced 188 tiles in phase 3 and that 28 tiles in that phase remain original to the building from 1879. He said roughly 300 tiles remain to be replaced in phases 4 and 5 and estimated the overall project would finish in the summer. Installations are occurring during night shifts and staff are managing dust and cleaning in adjacent floors.
Rob said…
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