Middle school construction delayed, still successful

The completion date of Powell Middle Schools new wing has been delayed, but will still be open in time for the 2012-13 school year.

Phase one of the two-phase project built by Groathouse Construction initially was scheduled to be finished June 14. The delay, due to an excess of moisture in the concrete foundation of the new construction, has pushed the completion date to July 9.

Originally, sheet vinyl was going to be laid around each kitchen station in the brand new family and consumer sciences room, but if the moisture cannot be removed in time, alternative flooring will have to be installed.

Any solution that we do thats other than whats in the drawings will cost us money, Todd Wilder, Park County School District No. 1 coordinator of support services, said.

Wilder said he hopes it doesnt have to come to that. He is currently working with CTA Architects Engineers to find a solution that wouldnt require deviating from the original plans.

Were waiting on the architects to decide what were going to do, PMS principal Jason Sleep said.

If the moisture issue cannot be resolved, the school district will need to request additional funds approximately $50,000 to change the flooring and complete the project in time for the school year, Wilder said.

We have a little bit of time, it just makes everybody nervous, he said.

Teachers report to school Aug. 14, and instruction begins Aug. 23. Wilder said district officials want everything done by Aug. 1 at the latest so school employees have time to move furniture and equipment to the new building.

If we have the time, well exchange the time for the increased cost, Wilder said. If we start running out of time, then well have to ask the state for the extra money to change floor type.

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Middle school construction delayed, still successful