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Architect presents phased plan and revised budget for elementary school renovation; board told Act 34 steps are next
Summary
Consultants told the Marple Newtown School Board on Nov. 11 that a reworked design and scope reductions cut an earlier $47M bid estimate to roughly $34.9M, outlined a multi‑phase schedule using modular classrooms for swing space, and said the district must complete Act 34/PlanCon steps before bidding.
A consultant presentation at the Nov. 11 Facilities & Transportation committee meeting laid out a multi‑phase renovation of the district’s elementary school, describing site and building changes, a multi‑year phasing plan and a substantially reduced budget estimate.
Peter (Pete) Medica/Medico, identified in the transcript as the consultant for the project, described additions at the school: a classroom addition at the front (on the current kindergarten playground), a cafeteria and kitchen expansion at the rear (about 40 percent larger cafeteria), interior renovations throughout the building, upgraded life‑safety systems and expanded HVAC and generator capacity. The plan also calls for a secured vestibule at the main entrance, an expanded health suite,…
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