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Committee splits over New Hanover High School options: renovate, hybrid or rebuild
Summary
School and county staff presented three options for New Hanover High School — renovate-only ($137M), hybrid ($233M phased) and new construction (≈$280M) — and members debated phasing, voter presentation and whether to include portions of the hybrid in the initial ballot.
Dr. Carter Barnes and Dr. Morgan described three options presented by the architect for New Hanover High School: a renovate-only plan estimated at $137,000,000; a hybrid option estimated at $233,000,000 that combines renovations with new additions and phases over time; and a full new-construction option estimated at about $280,000,000.
Dr. Morgan said the hybrid is “a little more comprehensive” than renovate-only and “it's taking what we've got, but we're going to add some new buildings.” He likened the hybrid to adding a porch or a…
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