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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0004.jpgThe main computer in the Baylor Energy Complex provides an electronic mainframe of the electrical, steam, and water tunnels running beneath the campus. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0009.jpgOn Friday afternoon, Physical Plant Director for Baylor Facility Services Ken Pollard oversees the presentation of the Baylor Energy Complex control room given by Complex Manager Kenneth Haltom to Garland senior Lela Atwood and San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0027.jpgOn Friday afternoon, Garland senior Lela Atwood and San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer pick up safety gear from Associate Director of Baylor Facility Services Dennis Ferguson for their tour through the maintenance tunnels running beneath Baylor University. Since the tunnels were deemed confined space, The Baylor Lariat had to receive express permission to be granted this unique tour. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0055.jpgGarland senior Lela Atwood receives information on the tunnel system from Physical Plant Director of Baylor Facility Services Ken Pollard as Associate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson unlocks the gate to the North Tunnel Friday afternoon. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0085.jpgDuring the tour, Associate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson explains the necessity for exit hatches along the top of the tunnel systems as well as how they are secured and only accessible from beneath to Garland senior Lela Atwood and San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0089.jpgAssociate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson leads the tour of the North Tunnel system Friday afternoon followed by Garland senior Lela Atwood. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0105.jpgThe gate linking the North Tunnel to the expansion tunnel leading to Castellaw Communications Center remains closed off Friday afternoon. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0106.jpgLed by Associate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson, Garland senior Lela Atwood and San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer pass water control levers within the North Tunnel. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0108.jpgInside the North Tunnel, water pipes that link to Baylor facilities such as the Truett Seminary building are accessed and maintained along with electricity and steam pipes. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0109.jpgAssociate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson explains that the numerical marking on the wall is the actual distance in from the Baylor Energy Complex entrance to the North Tunnel. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0114.jpgAssociate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson unlocks the security gate to the North Tunnel. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0123.jpgAssociate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson explains to San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer the type and durability of locks used to secure the tunnel gates. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0142.jpgDuring the tour, Associate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson provides a history of the survival shelter they currently stand in below South Russell to Garland senior Lela Atwood and San Antonio sophomore Kaitlin Speer. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0145.jpgA canister provided by the Department of Defense designated for survival supplies remains below South Russell Residence Hall in the survival shelter that was used during wartime along with leftover trash. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0146.jpgSan Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer climbs down the steps from the underground shelter below South Russell Residence Hall. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0147.jpgAssociate Director of Building Services Dennis Ferguson explains to Garland senior Lela Atwood how the machines below South Russell work. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
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Tunnels
https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tunnels_mh_1_0157.jpgOn Friday afternoon, Physical Plant Director for Baylor Facility Services Ken Pollard, Garland senior Lela Atwood, and San Antonio senior Kaitlin Speer exit the North Tunnel ending up in the center of North and South Russell Residence Halls while Associate Director of Building services Dennis Ferguson locks the exit door. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer
The Baylor Lariat was granted special access and a tour of Baylor’s Campus Utility Tunnels.
