Work Moves Inside as Winter Sets In

Although some members of the construction crew had been re-pointing brick on the façade of the building, the majority of the work has been moving inside as the weather changes. The building uses large portable heaters to provide temporary heat in the building during construction.

During the week of December 12, the crew focused on preparing for future systems. They started work on the fan coil unit that will deliver the HVAC to each classroom and the HVAC ductwork was assembled on the middle floor. Pipes were installed on the third floor for new restrooms.

Core holes were drilled through the concrete floors to supply water, gas, drainage for the science room labs.

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Working From the Ground Up to Lay New Foundations

Passers by are witnessing many changes at the middle school renovation site. As digging takes place to lay new pipes for water detention and storm water management, earth is moved revealing the remains of older foundations and brick roads that had been covered over for years.

There is lots of activity in the back of the building facing Ohio River Boulevard. Many photos reveal what our neighbors along Route 65 can see from their homes.

New forms have been laid for the foundation as well as piles for the new gymnasium. The old gymnasium has been opened up in order to expand the facility out over the new piles and foundation.

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