Lompoc Theatre finishes roof project, starts seismic upgrades as Phase II nears end

Renovation work at the historic H Street Lompoc Theatre building continues with the completion of a major roof replacement, asbestos abatement and removal of the original stage as part of the project's Phase II efforts.The roof job, which included retrofitting, cost $850,000, finished ahead of the rainy season, and came in below budget, according to Mark Herrier, executive director of the Lompoc Theatre Project (LTP). The group intends to direct the remaining funds to other restoration tasks, he said.Crews have also cleared out the last asbestos from the structure, and excavation has begun around the theater’s foundation to prepare for seismic retrofits.Inside the building, workers have taken out the original stage as preparations continue for a new one. Basement work and wall work are also in progress, and several original stage components, fixtures, and architectural elements have been gathered for preservation.

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