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Board of Education project updates: South Norwalk, P-TECH high school and HVAC work proceed on schedule
Summary
City staff and Board of Education project managers reported progress on South Norwalk Elementary, Norwalk High School P-TECH and a multi-school HVAC and remediation program; staff said schedules remain on track but supply and delivery timelines present risks.
Project managers updated the committee on ongoing Board of Education capital projects during the Jan. 7 special meeting.
South Norwalk Elementary School: Dan Demantia (project staff) said the project remains on schedule for fall opening and that staff will confirm a final completion date to the Board of Education and Common Council by mid to late April. Construction is phased: work on the east side (Building B) focuses on utilities, MEP rough-ins and temporary heat to allow interior finishes; the west side (Building A) is behind in sheathing but progressing. Brick veneer installation had begun at the far east end, and staff said roofing and interior framing allow continuation of mechanical and finish work through winter.
Norwalk High School P-TECH: staff said concrete perimeter walls, footings and slab-on-grade pours are complete in areas and that underground utilities are progressing. The concrete pool was completed and pressure-tested; steel erection was projected to begin in early 2025 with initial deliveries and erection in coming months.
HVAC and other school projects: Alan (city staff) and others summarized plans for replacing rooftop mechanical units at Brookside and for boiler replacement at Rowayton and Silvermine. Design documents for six projects were underway and an RFP for construction management services was planned for January with approval in March. Staff noted supply-chain and manufacturer lead times present schedule risk: rooftop units and HVAC equipment may require 3–4 months lead time, and the team is requesting bidders to provide alternates that include premium schedules to allow after-hours or weekend installation if deliveries are late. The team also plans environmental remediation work in 2025 so site abatement will not disrupt summer construction windows in 2026.
Staff proposed a site tour for council members and interested board members in January or February on a milder day to observe construction progress. Project managers emphasized that many schedule risks have been mitigated through early testing (geotechnical, pool testing) and early procurement but cautioned that unforeseen site conditions are always possible.
