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Windermere project delayed by steel issue; HVAC and playground updates provided
Summary
The board heard project updates Aug. 27: Windermere construction completion moved to August 2026 after a steel-length error, HVAC work at district schools continues with expected savings, and the new Windermere playground will open with one swing removed pending adjustment.
The Ellington Board of Education on Aug. 27 heard construction and facilities updates that included a schedule delay at the Windermere project, ongoing HVAC work at multiple schools and plans for playground openings. Miriam, chairing operations, told the board that Windermere's completion date has been moved to August 2026 after contractors discovered a steel component had been five feet longer than planned and new steel had to be ordered; the work added 106 days to the project schedule and a corresponding change…
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