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Construction update: Midland Trail Elementary and new baseball, softball fields nearing playable condition
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Facilities director Peyton told the board the infields are conditioned and the baseball field is close to completion; the softball field still needs drainage/sewer work and utilities (AEP pole work) are scheduled the week of April 6; the new wastewater treatment plant at the site is scheduled for mid-May.
Peyton, the district facilities lead, briefed the board on a multi-site construction update, describing steady progress on Midland Trail Elementary and the new baseball and softball complexes.
"At the end of the day today, we have the conditioner that has been applied and mixed into the infields on both fields," Peyton said, adding that the infields are ready as far as surface material is concerned and that sidewalks and dugouts are being finished. He said the baseball field is slightly ahead of the softball field and may be "very close to being completely finished" by April 10, though power and scoreboard hookups depend on AEP's schedule.
Peyton flagged a site drainage route affecting the softball field that has delayed some work; a sewer line and the new wastewater treatment plant for the school are set to be installed in May (the presenter cited May 18 as a target date for the plant). He noted electricians would be on-site the week of April 6 to begin setting poles and running power.
Because utilities may lag, Peyton told coaches and trustees he has discussed playing without electricity or building water/sewer in short term, with portable restrooms and other temporary accommodations planned. "...we're probably going to use them without electricity, without water, and without sewer. So both of them seem to be okay with that," Peyton said, describing contingency plans (porta-potties, food trucks, and access to building facilities if needed).
On Midland Trail Elementary, Peyton said drywall, paint and mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins are underway and the gym roof remains the last major roofing milestone; the elevator is scheduled to ship July 1. He also reported that where wet drywall or insulation was found the materials were removed and replaced to avoid future mold or moisture problems.
Peyton closed by noting Skanska provides weekly photographic reports and that the district will continue to update the public; he also said he will present the same information again at a public meeting scheduled for the following night to inform parents and community members.
Board members asked clarifying questions about site access, fencing and timelines; Peyton said contractors had agreed to assist with delineated pedestrian paths and that final paving and remaining utility work was scheduled in April and May.
