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Board approves abatement and demolition as Flint high school design is reworked after $25M jump in cost
Summary
The Flint School District board approved abatement and demolition to advance its new high school project after preconstruction bids raised estimates from roughly $135 million to about $160 million; staff and architect Stantech presented floor plans and exterior renderings as trustees pressed for line-item explanations and further public presentation.
The Flint School District Board of Education voted to approve abatement and demolition to move forward on the district’s new high school project after staff told trustees that updated pricing had raised the project estimate from about $135 million to roughly $160 million.
Superintendent Jones asked the board to authorize abatement and demolition so district contractors can proceed while design work continues. The superintendent told the board the district has been working “almost weekly” with preconstruction partner Clark and designer Stantech to identify value-engineering options to bring the project back in line with the…
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