Purpose:
To design a new Research and Extension Laboratory in the Town of Portland, Chautauqua County. This is needed because the current site in the village of Fredonia is under significant commercial development pressure and the 1960's era converted storage barn that is used for laboratory research is inadequate to meet the research and extension needs of Cornell's grape industry stakeholders.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
The Lab/Office building is nearly enclosed with interior framing underway. The installation of the spray foam interior insulation is approx. 95% complete. All exterior windows have been installed. The HVAC equipment has been set in place and is being connected.