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New Northeastern Technical College president asks council to approve portions of Pageland welding upgrade
Summary
Dr. Melissa Frank Austin, newly appointed president of Northeastern Technical College, told council the college received $175,000 for a Pageland Campus welding upgrade, has secured vendor quotes for ventilation, fencing, door work and booth reconfiguration totaling about $61,000, and asked permission to proceed with portions already quoted while staff secure remaining bids.
Dr. Melissa Frank Austin, identified in the meeting as the new president of Northeastern Technical College, briefed Chesterfield County Council on a proposed Pageland Campus welding upgrade and asked to move forward with project elements for which vendor quotes are already in hand. "This investment will help us expand training opportunities and better prepare students for careers in welding and other skill trades," Austin said, noting the college previously received council approval for $175,000 for the project.
Austin told the council that the college has secured quotes "for ventilation improvement, fencing, installation of a man door, and reconfiguring of welding booths representing approximately 61,000 in project cost," while electrical upgrades and an outdoor shelter still require additional outreach and procurement. She asked the council to allow staff to proceed with the quoted items now so the project can avoid delays and potential cost increases, and said the remaining items will return to council for later approval after pricing is secured.
Chair Anderson said the college's materials would be sent to finance for a formal recommendation and returned to council at a future meeting.
