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District updates timelines and contingency plans for multiple school construction projects

Berkeley County Schools Board Meeting · March 3, 2026
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Facilities staff reported progress on Hemesville, Martinsburg, Trappen Ridge and Southern Waters projects, noting geothermal drilling status, scaffolding removal and tight completion timelines; officials said contingency plans are being developed in case of delays.

Berkeley County Schools staff on March 2 provided a progress update on a slate of capital projects and said contingency planning is underway to protect the school‑year calendar if contractors miss tight milestones.

Facilities staff described site work at Hemesville, where a sidewalk alignment was shifted to avoid extra expense, and finishing work at Martinsburg, where scaffolding removal and balcony‑railing upgrades to meet a 36‑inch code requirement are underway. "Fortunately, that…

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