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New Amherst County High School opening delayed as contractors finish interiors, board told
Summary
School officials told trustees the high school construction is close to completion but not ready for a May 31 public opening; interior finish work, kitchen moves and floor staining issues pushed the date into June or early July and staff said they prefer delaying the community ribbon-cutting until the building is fully ready.
Amherst County School District officials told the School Board the new high school is substantially complete but the district will postpone the previously planned May 31 grand opening because interior finish work and punch-list items remain.
Director of facilities Mister Roach and Superintendent Doctor Wells said subcontractor issues — including short electrical cable runs, final HVAC and lighting adjustments, and an unexpected reaction that left patterning…
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