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District consultants outline phased renovation of Garfield campus; abatement makes up majority of phase 1 costs
Summary
Consultants for the Greater Johnstown School District presented a phased plan to renovate and reopen the Garfield campus, saying hazardous‑material abatement and demolition account for roughly 70% of the phase‑1 amendment cost.
Consultants for the Greater Johnstown School District presented a phased plan to renovate and reopen the Garfield campus, emphasizing that hazardous‑material abatement and demolition account for the largest share of early costs.
Joe Richards, the presentation lead, told the school board that "ECM number 46, abatement demolition, makes up about 70% of that amendment that you're gonna look at tonight, cost wise." He said the first phase focuses on abatement, demolition to make work areas safe, and preparatory work to allow follow‑on renovation phases.
Why it matters: the district’s strategy is to complete abatement and demolition early so that subsequent renovation work (floors, ceilings, restrooms, MEP rough‑in and ADA) can proceed without repeated contractor mobilizations. Richards and the project team said completing abatement could allow the district to pursue a state…
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