Engineers from an internationally-renowned firm specializing in historic structure restoration will begin rappelling from the Capitol building Monday to investigate damage to the 97-year-old building’s exterior facade.
The investigation by Chicago-based WJE is necessary to determine the full extent of the damage before the state seeks bids from contractors to repair and restore the exterior. The rappelling portion of the investigation will last two weeks.
Media can view and record Monday’s rappelling during a 2 p.m. availability with state officials to discuss the work.
Governor Fallin signed legislation this year providing $120 million to repair and restore the crumbling Capitol building. For social media updates on the Capitol restoration project, follow:
twitter.com/CapitolRestore
facebook.com/OKCapitolRestoration
instagram.com/OKCapitolRestoration
