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Wasatch County board hears progress update on new high school; district targets April 30 handover
Summary
Project staff and contractor Westland reported the new high school is slightly ahead of schedule; concrete, foundations, athletic fields and roofing are progressing, FF&E planning is underway, and the district aims to receive the building by April 30 next year, with staged open houses planned after safety checks.
School construction managers told the board on June 17 that the new Wasatch County high school project is progressing and is slightly ahead of schedule, with an internal target of handing over the building on April 30 of the target year.
Project staff described weekly coordination meetings with architect and contractor Westland that cover concrete, block, roofing, athletic fields and utilities. They said classroom wings are being enclosed, HVAC and ceiling work is advancing, and the athletic facility roof and third‑floor elements for pressbox and production spaces are nearing completion.
Staff noted work on site grading, bleacher pillar installation and turf schedules; they said paving of certain parking and access areas is expected before the end of summer and that turf and fields are targeted for completion by October so they can establish through the winter season. The team described dust‑mitigation efforts and coordination with EPA guidance where needed.
Administrators said they are working on furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) planning and will bring FF&E and other large budget items to the board over the coming months. Staff explained that pulling some procurement out of general contractor scopes and managing certain purchases directly can reduce markups and overall cost.
Project staff discussed the logistics of public access and open houses. Because the active site has many trade crews and safety risks, they recommended showing a footprint and scheduling community open houses once the site is secure in the fall rather than conducting large tours now.
No formal decision was required at the study session; staff asked the board to expect regular updates and periodic FF&E and budget approvals in the coming months.
