Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

New Engineering & Science Building

2. Notice of EIE for New Engineering & Science Building,

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Municipality where project is proposed:  Mansfield

Address of Possible Project Location: Glenbrook Rd. at University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus

Project Description: The University of Connecticut is seeking to build a New Engineering & Science Building off Glenbrook Road at the Storrs Campus.   This five-story, 118,000 GSF building is proposed to be located between the Chemistry Building and the Psychology/Biology Building, partially within the footprint of the old Central Warehouse, which will be demolished.  The New Engineering & Science Building will serve the university staff and students, offering new laboratories and offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms. New construction associated with this project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal of LEED Silver and conformance with High Performance Building standards.

The University has prepared an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) to further evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, as well as other alternative sites considered, including the No Action alternative. 

Project Map:  Click here  to view a map of the project area. 

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on:Friday, June 6, 2014

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

  • Mansfield Town Clerk’s Office, Audrey P Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT
  • Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield, CT

The EIE can also be viewed on line by clicking on the link below:

Environmental Impact Evaluation: UConn Science and Engineering Building

Written comments: from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the end of June 6 2014.

There will be a Public Hearing for this project at:

Date:       May 29, 2014

Time:       7:00 PM

Place:      Room 146, UConn Bishop Center; One Bishop Circle; Storrs, CT 06269

Notes:    Doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. to allow review of informational materials.


Written comments should be sent to:

Name:    Jason Coite

Agency:   UConn - Office of Environmental Policy

Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055; Storrs, CT 06269

Fax:        860-486-5477

E-Mail:   jason.coite@uconn.edu

If you have questions about the Environmental Impact Evaluation, please contact Mr. Coite as directed above.