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Construction Update

SD81's Weekly report - June 15, 2022

ConstructionUpdateSD81's Weekly report - June 15, 2022

Construction in SD81

This summer District 81 has four major construction projects in progress. Below is a summary of the work being completed and a weekly progress update.

Demolition of Old Washington School & New Site Work

The old Washington School facility has been demolished. Anticipated timeline for completion is the week of August 12, prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.


As of this week, clean-up is in progress and the basement will be pulled out. Installing black dirt for landscaping will begin next week. Site work will be completed once the entire old structure has been removed



Picture above taken June 2, 2022

Storm Water Retention at Lincoln Middle School

Adding a stormwater retention system will alleviate flooding and erosion of the LincolnMiddle School fields. The large chambers (pictured below)are installed underground, and temporarily store runoff water before releasing it at a controlled rate. This work is necessary in order for the fields to be used as intended, for sports and outdoor activities. The project is being funded through American Rescue Plan - ESSER 3 grant funds. The estimated completion of the work is the week of August 12th.


This week the chambers are being installed. The water main work will begin in the next two weeks.

Picture above taken June 15, 2022

Curtain Wall Repair at Lincoln Middle School

Repairing the curtain wall is necessary to address leaks that have been occurring consistently within the middle school. A new wall is being installed and will be sealed tight to prevent future leaks. The project is also being funded through the American Rescue Plan - ESSER 3 grant funding. Completion date of the project is the week of August 12th.


As of this week, the old glass wall has been taken down, and is being dismantled.

Picture above taken June 14, 2022

Courtyard Enclosure at Kennedy School

The courtyard will be enclosed to provide additional instructional and large-motor space at Kennedy School. The project is being funded through the American Rescue Plan - ESSER 2 and 3 grant funding. The majority of the work will be completed the week of August 12th. Finish work will be completed in October of 2022, with no disruption to learning.


As of this week, all the landscaping has been removed and the soil test has been completed. The area is being prepped to pour footings, foundation, and the metal for the roof.

Picture above taken June 14, 2022