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Major bond projects advance: Beverly Hills Unified board signs off on Building C, Grand Lawn and other bond contract work
Summary
The board approved contract amendments and updates to the district's bond construction program, including finalizing the scope and price for Building C (new gym + pool), advancing the Grand Lawn and athletic-field work, and reporting a narrowed budget shortfall compared with prior estimates.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District received a detailed bond program update on April 29 and approved contract amendments that move Building C (the new Conheim Gym and outdoor pool), the Grand Lawn and several athletic projects further into construction.
Amin Salari and the district’s bond team reported multiple projects already under construction and provided timelines and cost updates. Key points presented to the board:
- Building C (new gym and outdoor pool): construction contractors began key site work last fall; the district reported initial work started Oct. 26, 2024. The district’s current contract price for Building C is about $62 million; an earlier internal estimate was $57 million. District staff attributed roughly a $6 million differential largely to required night work ordered or permitted by government agencies for environmental or logistical reasons. - Grand Lawn (front lawn) and new drop-off: staff said they hope to start that scope in August and…
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