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technology becomes available. Projects include rewiring and installation of electronic detection devices and communications equipment. Also being planned is an exterior lighting system for all Mall buildings; installations are expected to start in FY 1985. These security projects are estimated to cost about $2,400,000 between FY 1984 and 1988.
      This R&R category is estimated to require approximately $6,880,000 in necessary for the protection of the collection. Equipment requiring upgrading or replacement includes such items as air handlers, chillers, pumps, coils, fans, compressors, cooling towers, electronic controls, and exhaust and filtration systems. This category of work also includes associated electrical and plumbing repairs and improvements.
     In FY 1983, the last construction phase for the Freer Gallery HVAC renovation project is planned for completion ($500,000). Based on the results of study and design efforts, major HVAC renovation projects and energy conservation improvements are planned for the next five years at the Natural History, American History, Arts and Industries, and American Art/Portrait Gallery Buildings. Energy conservation improvements also will be made at the Hirshhorn and Air and Space Museums. Renovation of the electrical wiring in the Smithsonian Building will continue. A new water distribution system and modern sewage treatment plant is planned for Barro Colorado Island. At this time, it is anticipated that these and other utility systems repairs and improvements will cost approximately $25,395,000 between FY 1984 and FY 1988.
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[[underlined]] Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies[[/underlined]]

      Present facilities at the Chesapeake Bay Center include a renovated dairy barn with a new laboratory wing addition, an education and dormitory building, some small farm buildings which provide for storage and vehicle and boat maintenance, and several trailers.
       The dairy barn building was renovated between 1969 and 1971 with funds from the Old Dominion Foundation. This building provides the main administrative and laboratory space. In 1974, a request was made for foundation support and other private funds to construct an education building to be used to house students and provide for public programs, workshops and seminars. This facility was completed in 1975. From about 1971, because of lack of additional space in the Old Dominion Building, new staff were housed in trailers acquired as surplus. These were generally inferior for research use.
     Currently, the Bay Center has developed a phased facilities renovation and improvement plan which provides, in modular fashion, additional space for research, education, administration, and services as they are required.