Liberty Science Center is planning a comprehensive renovation, renewal, and expansion of its Jersey City, N.J., facility. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2005 with re-opening slated for early 2007. The project will allow more efficient use of existing interior spaces and the addition of a wing to be located on the northwest side of the building adjacent to the parking lot and a four-story glass atrium on the south side facing Liberty State Park and the Statue of Liberty.
The expansion will be accomplished through a public-private partnership. The entire project will cost about $104 million with the building renovation and expansion costing about $71 million including architectural and engineering costs. The remaining $33 million will consist of financing, administration, and experience renewal costs, including new exhibitions and educational and outreach program development. Granary Associates will act as Liberty Science Center’s owner’s representative for the building project.
