Normal Hall at Olin Park Rehabilitation
April 9, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The rehabilitation project has been placed on hold.
Due to an active roof leak, Engineering will bid a roof replacement project for construction during the fall of 2026. This roof replacement scope was originally part of the rehabilitation project.
Engineering may also bid a floor removal project to occur during the fall of 2026 to allow assessment of the existing framing members.
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Project Information
Project Overview
The scope of work for the Normal Hall at Olin Park Rehabilitation project includes, but is not limited to, the repair or replacement of deteriorated exterior wood in kind, painting, door repairs, and replacement of the wood joist floor with concrete flooring.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Parks
Planning and Design: In progress Quarter 1 2026
Construction and Bid Doc Preparation: TBD
1st Advertisement of Bid: TBD available only on Bid Express
Contractor's Bid Talk (Virtual): TBD
Bid Due Date: TBD
Construction Start Date: TBD
Expected Completion Date: TBD
"All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with official bidding documents posted on Bid Express."
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations will be indicated below as this project progresses.
Public Information Meetings
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm via Zoom
Prior registration is required. Olin Park Pavilion - Normal Hall- Rehabilitation 3/4/2026 PIM
City Process Meetings
TBD
Project Updates
April 9, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The rehabilitation project has been placed on hold.
Due to an active roof leak, Engineering will bid a roof replacement project for construction during the fall of 2026. This roof replacement scope was originally part of the rehabilitation project.
Engineering may also bid a floor removal project to occur during the fall of 2026 to allow assessment of the existing framing members.
February 12, 2026 Update
You're invited to a public meeting for the Olin Park Pavilion - Normal Hall - Rehabilitation project!
Parks and City Engineering staff will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 4 @ 5:30 pm. They will provide information on the planned rehabilitation work for the Olin Park Pavilion – Normal Hall. The historic facility requires interior and exterior repairs, and we look forward to sharing further details on the efforts to preserve this landmark asset.
Please register for the meeting here: Olin Park Pavilion - Normal Hall- Rehabilitation PIM
For additional information see Madison Parks, for more information on this co-led project.