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Laguna Beach board approves contracts for $18.8 million LBHS pool modernization amid funding plan and public debate
Summary
After months of planning and public debate, the Laguna Beach Unified School District board voted to award contracts for modernization of the Laguna Beach High School pool, approving an $18.81 million hard-cost package and authorizing up to $2.18 million in construction services; staff outlined a funding plan and a remaining gap to be resolved in spring 2027.
Laguna Beach — The Laguna Beach Unified School District board on Jan. 16 approved contracts to modernize the Laguna Beach High School pool, moving forward with an $18,813,222 hard-cost construction package and an additional $2,176,305 in construction services.
The project team said the hard cost, plus soft costs and contingencies, brings the district’s best estimate to about $23.67 million, with a low-end projection near $21.79 million and a high-end scenario up to roughly $25 million if the project encounters weather or other delays. Facilities director Ryan (surname cited in the meeting) told trustees that structural procurement will begin once contracts are approved so long-lead items will be on hand when construction begins in June and physical work will proceed during the 2026 summer schedule to limit campus disruption.
“This project is largely…
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