Amherst board hears Phase 2 construction, schedule and budget update from Turner Construction

Turner Construction and design partner Young and Wright presented a Phase 2 capital-project update to the Amherst Central School District Board of Education at its meeting, reviewing work completed this summer, the schedule through 2026, and current budget figures.

The presentation covered work at multiple schools — Windermere, Smallwood, the middle school, the high school and the new turf complex — and explained why field conditions and scope enhancements have increased use of contingency and allowances against the $37,000,000 set of construction bids for Phase 2.

"I'm Madeline Murphy. I'm your project manager for Turner Construction," the presenter said as she introduced the team and outlined the scope and schedule. She said construction activity began in May and is expected to continue through November 2026 for elements of Phase 2, with specific turnovers scheduled earlier for some items (for example, a mid‑October turnover target for the renovated tennis/pickleball courts pending curing and weather).

Work completed this year, the team said, includes the Windermere UPK addition slab and steel, upgraded public‑address and clock systems, tennis/pickleball and gross‑motor play courts, IT room work and a modest parking expansion at Windermere. For…