Project Budget & Timeline Update
(February 19, 2020)
As with most renovation projects, unexpected issues arise that require adjustments to timelines and budgets. This is the case with the Poquoson Middle School Modernization Project, but we’re determined to do the project right for future PMS students and staff.
Due to challenges uncovered during the design phase of the project, the design plan and timeline must be adjusted, and additional funds have been allocated toward the project’s completion. The school will now be ready for occupancy in January 2023 instead of the planned re-occupancy in summer 2022, and the project’s total budget is now $19.45 million.
The design team and architectural firm have been diligent in their work to identify costs upfront to meet educational needs and stay within available funding for the project. The identification of structural issues that affect the project’s planned design and the reallocation of funds within the project plan to meet design specifications are two of the major challenges that have affected timelines and budgets.
To provide students and staff with continuity, the relocation plan timeline will not be altered, even with the construction delay. Trailers began arriving on the grounds of Poquoson Elementary and Poquoson High schools in January, and set-up will continue for the next several months. Additional details about the logistics of the relocation plan will be provided in the near future.
Please see the budget page for updates on funds allocated toward the project and the timeline page for the project’s revised schedule of milestones.
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