Valley Park accessibility study finds structural rot, long redesign ahead
A borough-led accessibility study found extensive rot in Valley Park Elementary’s exit stairs and complex accessibility barriers because two schools occupy the building; the borough says emergency repairs render the building safe but full design could take a year and capital funds would be required for major work.
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Morgan Berry, the borough’s public works director, told the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District board that an April accessibility study found “extensive structural deterioration” on the west and northeast exit stairs at Valley Park Elementary and that a structural engineer recommended repairs. Berry said borough maintenance completed emergency repairs that rendered the building safe for occupancy, but they are temporary.
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