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Lincoln County board delays Highland Rim School renovation after engineers find structural and sewer issues
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Education voted to postpone Highland Rim School’s renovation for one year after construction advisers reported a funding shortfall and structural and sewer concerns that could require extensive work.
The Lincoln County Board of Education voted June 23 to delay the planned renovation of Highland Rim School for one year while staff reassess costs and options. The board’s motion to postpone was made by Mister Miller and seconded by Mister Daniels and passed with members voting in the affirmative.
Board members said the renovation team estimated construction would cost about $7.8 million while the district currently has about $6.5 million available, leaving a shortfall of roughly $1.3 million to $1.4 million. The board heard detailed explanations from staff and consultants about structural conditions and site utilities that could raise costs further.
The funding gap and the condition of the school’s exterior…
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