ICC Roof Replacement & Solar Panel Project
Project Overview
Images are just renderings and subject to change
This project will enable critical roof repair work on the ICC, as well as the replacement of solar panels.
Est. Completion
Spring 2027
Project Type
Construction
Campus
Hilltop
Project Partners
Georgetown Energy Partners
Contractors
Redgate Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
New Columbia Solar (NCS)
ENGIE
SGH
Project Managers
Project Benefits
Georgetown has committed to advancing sustainability on campus by utilizing renewable energy and investing in energy efficiency. Georgetown has several buildings with rooftop solar. These include our residence hall at 55H Street NW, Byrnes/Hayden Halls, and several townhouses. Once the new solar panels are installed at the ICC, they will generate approximately 806 MWh of renewable energy for the campus, enough to supply nearly one-third of the building’s electricity. The 596 kW system is expected to consist of 1,001 panels and generate 806 MWh of electricity annually. All the removed material will be brought to an approved/specialized solar recycling location.
Construction Impacts
Beginning in early February, scaffolding will be installed at the ICC, covering the entirety of the building. Covered entrances under the scaffolding will be installed for community members to enter and exit the building safely. This work may also produce a non-hazardous odor caused by the roofing materials. Some construction noise can also be expected.
Traffic & Sidewalks
Tondorf road will be closed to all vehicles except emergency and service vehicles beginning Feb. 6 through April 2027. The closure will begin at the intersection of Tondorf Road and North Road, and all traffic will be directed to North Road. This includes the Tondorf Road entrance to Leavey garage. Vehicles should utilize West Road NW for entering and exiting Leavey garage.
There will be a skybridge over Tondorf Road (between Regents and the ICC). The sidewalk adjacent to the ICC on Tondorf Road and a portion of the sidewalk in front of Regents will be closed to pedestrians. Reroute signage will be in place.
Bicycle Racks
Georgetown University Police Department and the Office of Transportation Management will be tagging bicycles parked on bicycle racks at the ICC for required removal in advance of construction. If you have parked your bicycle at the ICC bike racks, please move your bike as soon as possible. Temporary bike racks have been added in Red Square and in front of Harbin Hall and are available for public use.
Tagged bicycles not moved by Feb. 12 will have their locks cut in order to enable construction at the ICC. Unclaimed bikes can be retrieved at the GUPD offices at Village C West until March 12, when they will be disposed of. Contact police@georgetown.edu if you need to retrieve a stored bike.
GUPD also offers free bicycle registration, which can help facilitate your bike’s return if stolen, allow GUPD to assist you if your key is lost, and allow them to reach you if your bike appears abandoned.
Timeline
While fencing and scaffolding will be installed beginning in early February, the actual construction work will begin later in the spring semester. The work will be ongoing until spring 2027.
Safety Information
Climbing or entering the scaffolding is strictly prohibited. Do not post any flyers, banners, or other material on the scaffolding. Items will be disposed of immediately as they impede safety (see below for information about temporary designated posting locations in Red Square). The structure is an active work zone. Please do not congregate or gather under covered pedestrian walkways or near scaffolding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Flyers/Posters
We recognize the importance of Red Square for posting flyers and promoting events. There will be temporary plywood bulletin boards in place in Red Square near the ICC. Signage will be in place on the plywood indicating that these are temporary designated locations for community members to post flyers and posters for the duration of this project. As a reminder, flyers and posters should be posted only with masking tape. Posting directly on scaffolding is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Please consult the university’s Speech & Expression Policy Implementation Guidelines for more information on posting, including a note added to “Section C: Posting or Distributing Printed Materials” about these temporary designated locations.
Recent Messages
- ICC Roof Replacement & Solar Panel Project – Community Impacts (January 2026)