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Stadium work progressing but timeline tight for 2026 events, Alice ISD staff say
Summary
Construction contractors have started foundation work for the home-side concessions and press box at the district stadium. Contractors and district staff said heavy June rains delayed progress; the project team is targeting parts of the stadium to be ready for May 2026 graduation but did not present a definitive milestone schedule at the meeting.
District staff and the stadium contractor updated the board July 21 on progress at the new Alice ISD stadium, reporting that crews had cleared excavation issues and that rebar, utility materials and pier-drilling equipment are on site.
A representative said drilling of piers for the home-side press box and concessions foundation would begin within days, and that storm, domestic and fire-water lines are scheduled to be installed in coming months. The presenter described June rain that repeatedly filled excavation holes and delayed work, and said the contractor is coordinating with the district and the construction manager (Weaver Jacobs) to recover schedule.
Trustees asked whether the stadium could be ready for major 2026 events such as graduation; the contractor said the contractual deadline is in July but that the team is targeting a significant portion of the project to be ready by May 2026 and would present a contractor schedule for district review when available. The contractor noted labor pressures in the industry and material lead times but said materials were on site and that ordering delays have eased compared with earlier pandemic years.
No board vote was required. District staff said they will share the contractor's timeline with the district once it is submitted and will continue coordination with Weaver Jacobs on milestones and deliverables.
Action: contractor to deliver a detailed schedule to the district and staff to share updates with the board.
