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Colorado Island. At this time, it is anticipated that these and other utility systems repairs and improvements will cost approximately $25,350,000 between FY 1984 and FY 1988. 

[[underlined]] Other Projects and Construction
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 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 1984, 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. Phase I of this six-phase program was completed in FY 1978 and FY 1979 with approximately $548,000 of nonappropriated funding, and provides 5,000 square feet for chemical laboratory needs. Phase II construction, a maintenance and shop building, has been completed using $150,000 of appropriated funds provided in FY 1979 and $124,000 in FY 1980. Phase III, the final phase planned at this time, includes about 15,000 square feet of sophisticated laboratory and other administrative facilities. The Smithsonian plans to seek construction authorization for this project, and will request appropriations in FY 1986 for design and construction ($5,000,000). In FY 1984, $130,000 is projected for preparation of a Site Development Master Plan. It is anticipated that this plan will identify short-range needs to accommodate CBCES growth and will include a permanent solution to the existing sewer system problems. In addition, up to $1,015,000 of R&R funding will be required over the next five years for minor repairs and improvements to buildings and roads.

[[underlined]] Anacostia Neighborhood Museum [[/underlined]]

A study and review during FY 1981-82 resulted in a redefined program for the Anacostia Museum and the need for improved Museum facilities. Presently, the Museum's administrative staff and exhibition space are located in a leased building that is in disrepair and unsuitable for long-term occupancy. It is anticipated that a second, small building could be constructed on federal land in Anacostia adjacent to the present Exhibits