Building committee says Ana Reynolds renovation is essentially complete after late mold remediation

Steve Woods, a member of the Ana Reynolds building committee, told the council on Sept. 10 that construction on the Ana Reynolds project is essentially complete and that the committee identified and corrected a late-summer mold issue in Wing C before school opened.

Woods described how project staff and the owner's project manager (Eileen Eagle) found mold behind decorative panels and quickly tested materials and adhesives. He said the team avoided removing and replacing a slab by using a product called Shox, which Woods said "floats on top of the existing concrete floor" and provided a load-bearing surface at a fraction of the cost of full slab replacement. Woods said the committee budgeted approximately $220,000 for that scope item but reported final remediation work in the $185,000–$190,000 range.

Woods thanked the owner's project manager, the contractor Newfield, and town staff for rapid responses that limited damage and kept most spaces usable. He said the construction contract and major site work are complete, interior work is finished and only finish items and weather-dependent site work remain. The committee planned an open house the day after the meeting so the council and residents could tour the building.

Why it matters: The school renovation is a major capital project for the town; the committee’s ability to contain a mold problem quickly reduced potential additional costs and schedule risk.

What's next: Staff will finalize remaining punch-list items, track final closeout and return of unused funds to the town, and continue coordination with the contractor and owner's project manager on final billing and documentation.