• Virginia Aquarium mural
  • Virginia Aquarium entrance
  • Virginia Aquarium road entrance

    • Project Details

    • Programmed funding: 11,671,019
    • Appropriated funding: $8,071,019
    • Project type; Rehabilitation/replacement

    Description and Scope

    This project increase will fund the design, construction, electrical, plumbing, equipment, and all associated utility upgrades and costs for Aquarium life support upgrades and maintenance. 

    This project is for refurbishment, replacement, improvement, and renewal of infrastructure items necessary for the operation of the Virginia Aquarium. 

    Items include but are not limited to: animal life support systems, animal habitat structures, animal care equipment, operational equipment, ticket printers and related components, and security equipment. 

    Funding for specialized diagnostic equipment and required material handling equipment is also provided.

    Purpose and Need

    Given the heavy usage of the facility, planned replacement and renewal are essential for the continued operations of the facility. This funding is critical for emergency life support purchases and repairs. 

    It will provide planned upgrades and alterations to animal habitats in order to maintain compliance with governmental agencies (e.g. United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Quality and the Fish and Wildlife Service) as well as accreditation agencies (e.g. Association of Zoos and Aquariums, International Marine Animal Trainer's Association, and Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums).

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