Committee hears why Campbell County bus facility is overbudget; agency estimates $6–$8M shortfall

Dec 12, 2025

Officials told the committee Campbell County’s bus facility is over budget due to a site change, poor soils, and unusually large bus counts (about 150 buses); the agency estimated a current shortfall of $6–$8 million and said the stadium portion of the high school will be bid first with ground work in early spring.

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Agency staff updated the committee on construction work in Campbell County, saying the new high school is in early design and the transportation facility (bus barn) has exceeded initial budget estimates because of a site change, poor soils and extensive parking requirements.

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