Proposed Timeline - Indian Valley High School Building Project, Mifflin County School District

IVHS Project Timeline
updated January 22, 2010

The Mifflin County School Board gave the initial approval to begin planning the new high school on November 17, 2005.

The new high school will be built on property owned by the School District above the current high school and above the new track and athletic field.

On December 7, 2005, plans were formed to purchase some additional property northwest of the site and northeast of the site.

On December 21, 2005, a project team kick-off meeting was held involving members of the Administration team, representatives from Hayes Large Architects, and Reynolds Construction.

On January 5, 2006, a meeting was held with a team of faculty members from the current IVHS staff to lay plans for educational specifications and prepare room schedules.

Visitations to other new high schools in the state began on January 9, 2006 and other visitations followed.

The School Board reviewed room schedules, educational specifications, and topographic surveys on February 23, 2006.

On July 5, 2006, a second Preliminary Meeting was held with Mifflin County Planning Staff and Derry Township.

September 11, 2006, Geotechnical Investigations began.

Act 34 Public Hearing was held on January 11, 2007.

Bids for construction were reviewed on September 6, 2007.

The building will be constructed to house 1150 students, grades 9-12, with an approximate cost of $62-64 million dollars.

The bids for the project were awarded on July 24, 2008

The Department of Education has approved the project to proceed.

Plans call for construction to begin soon after August 18, 2008.

Long-range plans call for IVMS to move to the current IVHS when the new high school is completed. This move supports the campus approach which the school district believes improves security, provides more flexibility for student enrollment shifts up or down, and provides for sharing staff and other resources.

February 19, 2009 update

	The projected final completion in all areas is anticipated to be December 22, 2010.
	Building pads are being graded and rolled in preparation for foundation work.
	Geothermal wells are being drilled.
	Masonry foundation walls are being built.
	Below-grade electric and plumbing is being installed.
	More permanent fencing is being installed around the site.
	Sanitary pipes are being installed.
	Preparation is being made for steel installation.

July 31, 2009 update

The new Indian Valley High School has been under construction for approximately forty three (43) weeks sine the Notice to Proceed was issued on August 25, 2008. the projected substantial completion is anticipated as December 22, 2010.

Phase 1 - Area B

All slab on deck placement is complete and the slab on grade is scheduled for the 2nd week of July. The high roof areas are decked in and we anticipate roofing to start in the next month. Fireproofing of steal is scheduled with Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical rough-ins to follow. the exterior masonry wall will also follow fireproofing.

Phase 2 - Area A

The structural steel erection is complete including decking floors. The roof deck is currently being installed and slab on deck pours are scheduled for the 3rd week of July. Underground plumbing is continuing with anticipation for placing slab on grade the last week of July.

Phase 3 - Area E

The remainder of the pad was excavated. the layout, excavation and placing of footings will be complete the 2nd week of July followed by the foundation walls.

Phase 4 - Area D

The excavation and placement of footings have started in the auditorium and kitchen areas which will be followed by foundations and masonry bearing walls.

Phase 5 - Area C

The remaining of the building pad is being excavated which will be followed by the installation of the footings.

Side Work

Grading has started for the installation of the reinforced soil slopes at the track. Cedar Street is being prepared to receive paving by the end of July.

The Geothermal Well drilling is complete and the horizontal underground piping is proceeding.

The soil nail is complete with the exception of the final finish coat. This is scheduled to start prior to the end of the month.

December 18th 2009

The new Indian Valley High School has been under contstruction for approx.
sixty-six weeks since the Notice to Proceed was issued on August 25, 2008.
The projected substantial completion is anticipated as December 22, 2010.

Phase 1 Area B

Work in Area B includes continueing of MEP rough-ins thoughout. The mason is preparing interior wall to receive block fill(paint). The masons also are installing the brick on the exterior. Area B is currently temporarily enclosed and heated.

Phase 2 Area A

The roofing in Area A is complete. Work continues with MEP rough-ins in the Penthouse. Drywall partitions are being installed as required to install as required to install mechanical ductwork and piping. Area A is temporarily enclosed and heated, which allows work to proceed during the winter months and helps in drying out the building.

Phase 3 Area E

Work in Area E continues with MEP rough-ins and mechanical equipment tie-ins. Area E also is temporarily enclosed with temporary heat.

Phase 4 Area D

Bearing masonry walls have been installed to allow steel and decking installation. Slab on deck for the second florri is scheduled for the next couple weeks. Second Floor masonry bearing walls will then continue to roof bearing. Structural steel roof is scheduled for late January.

Phase 5 Area C

The interior masonry bearing walls continue as weather allows. No other work is proceeding in this area at this time.

January 22, 2010

The new Indian Valley High school has been under construction for approximately seventy-one (71) weeks since the Notice to Proceed was issued on August 25, 2008. The projected substantial completion is anticipated as December 22, 2010.

Phase 1 – Area B

The brick and windows are installed on the north side of Area ‘B’, and the masons continue with brick on the east and south sides of Area ‘B’. The masons have set up a tent enclosure to heat the areas that will allow brick installation to continue. Painting has also started along with drywall soffits. The mechanical, plumbing and electrical rough-ins continue on the 3^rd floor and penthouse area.

Phase 2 – Area A

Temporary heat is being provided in Area ‘A’, which is being prepared to receive paint. The masons are rubbing down walls and completing interior masonry walls on the upper floor. The MEP trades continue to rough-in with the mason as the walls to up. Mechanical equipment is being set in the penthouse areas.

Phase 3 – Area E

Area ‘E’ continues with rough-ins and is ready to receive finishes. Temporary heat is also currently being provided in this area.

Phase 4 – Area D

Masonry bearing walls are being installed to receive the structural steel for the roof. The steel erection for the roof should be installed within the next month.

Phase 5 – Area C

The masonry bearing walls continue in this area as weather allows. With nice weather in the forecast, it is anticipated we can make up some time in this area.