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Putnam school board approves Melrose Elementary site-work package and third-party plan review
Summary
The Putnam County School Board unanimously approved ERP/GMP 2, a site-work package for Melrose Elementary, and separately accepted an expedited third-party plan review by Casper Architects to accelerate state review and keep the phased construction schedule on track.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — The Putnam County School Board on Feb. 6 unanimously approved a site-work contract package for the Melrose Elementary renovation and accepted an expedited third-party plan-review process intended to speed state-level approvals and keep the project on schedule.
Bill Pearson, with contractor Parish McCall, told the board the ERP/GMP 2 package covers site work and preparation for trades that will follow demolition and asbestos abatement. "This site work is really critical to allow us to continue to move," Pearson said, describing utility relocations, tree removal, and the work needed so foundations and concrete subcontractors can begin.
The board heard that asbestos abatement in Building 1 is already under way and that third-party monitoring will oversee abatement and demolition. Presenters said abatement is expected to finish in about a week to 10…
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