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The marble panels removed from City Hall weigh approximately 1,900 tons; more than 345 elephants or 18 Boeing-727 airliners.
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 Q: Why do we need to renovate in the first place?
A: In an effort to provide an immediate remedy to public safety risks and structural concerns caused by the deterioration of
the marble siding called hysteresis.
Q: What is hysteresis?
A: Hysteresis is a term used to describe the deterioration of marble, which causes cracking from among the molecules that hold the marble together. For more information, click
here.
Q: What is the current timeline for this project?
A: Construction will take approximately two years to complete, scheduled
to start in June 2003 and end in June 2005. For more information, click
here.
Q: Will Richmond City Hall remain open during construction?
A: Yes. Although the entire building will be covered with scaffolding during this time, functions within the building will not be interrupted, and disruption to the street traffic below will be kept to a minimum.
Q: How is this project funded?
A: The project is funded through the City's capital budget.
Q: Why this solution versus a new building?
A: Through various studies, we have learned that it is the best combination of cost effectiveness and durability.
Q: Was this due to a lack of maintenance?
A: No. It was caused by a natural deterioration of the marble over time. Please visit "The Problem" section of the Web site to learn more.
Q: How is access to the building going to be affected?
A: Regular access to the building will be maintained during normal business hours. Some entrances may be closed periodically. Please check the
Project Timeline to get current details. The 9th Street entrance
to City Hall will remain open at all times.
Q: Where can I park?
A: Parking will be available on the street in designated areas and in the parking lots
nearby; however, some streets may be affected temporarily. Please check this site
frequently for updates.
Q: What will be done with the leftover marble from the building?
A:
The contractor will dispose of the marble through a demolition
subcontractor, which will recycle the marble in some form. Due to its
deteriorated condition, it is not suitable for use as building
material.
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