PSD #23 construction projects move forward
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News from PHS Principal, Andy Fors
POLSON — The Polson School District construction projects are moving forward. The first round of sub-contractor bids for the Site & Shell package was awarded in mid-November. The General Contractor / Construction Manager (Swank) was very happy with the participation we received in the first round of bidding. Interior Design, Low Voltage, and Access Control plans are being finalized in the coming weeks for Cherry Valley and Linderman. The Construction Projects Public Meeting & Zoning Approval has been set for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. This meeting will take place at City Hall.
Excavation is scheduled to begin at Cherry Valley Elementary on Dec.4 with forms, underground utilities, and foundation soon to follow. Crews will begin work at Cherry Valley and then transition to Linderman as these projects will proceed together. It looks like we may have concrete in the ground before winter break.
School District Representatives met with Swank and LPW last week to discuss phasing and construction timelines related to the school calendar. It was determined that this year’s school calendar, 2023-2024, will NOT need to be adjusted. The District, Swank and LPW did agree that it would be ideal for construction to look at adjusting the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The school district will begin looking at options for calendar adjustments in the very near future.
Construction at this point is causing very little disruption to education. The Polson School district is happy to be partnered with Swank Enterprises and LPE Architects as this important work begins.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andy Fors, Polson School District Construction Projects Representative at: afors@polson.k12.mt.us
