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Erie council approves construction contract for Schofield Makerspace after public support
Summary
The Town of Erie voted to award a construction contract to JOC Construction for the Erie Makerspace at the Schofield property after residents and staff described the project's community, educational and economic benefits; council discussed membership, ADA access and parking before approving the notice to proceed.
Erie's Town Council approved a construction contract with JOC Construction on Aug. 12 to remodel the Quonset-style building at the Schofield property into a community makerspace, a project staff and volunteers said will host classes, repair services and hands-on learning.
Luke Bollinger, identified in the meeting as the town's director of parks and recreation, outlined the site's history and the project's development: town purchase in 2014, a 2018 community vision plan, a 2021 economic development administration feasibility grant and 2023 construction documents by Formworks Design Group. Bollinger described a two-sided layout for the Quonset hut with a 'clean' side for electronics and digital fabrication and a 'dirty'…
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