Gonzales officials hear progress report on Teen Innovation Center construction

The Gonzales City Council on Jan. 21 heard a status update on the Teen Innovation Center construction project from the city’s construction manager and the contractor, who said the building should be weather‑tight by mid‑February and substantially complete by mid‑November.

City construction manager Luis Flores, representing the city, told the council that recent on‑site work includes underground utilities, storm sewer and water, TPO roofing installation, and interior drywall and framing. “We’re looking to get our building weather tight, so we'll have it fully enclosed by mid‑February,” Flores said. He said the team remains “on track for substantial completion by mid‑November.”

Flores gave detailed project metrics and document counts to illustrate progress and oversight. He said the project has held 31 coordination meetings,…