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IVHS Project Timeline
updated
July 31, 2009
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The Mifflin County School Board gave the initial approval to begin planning the new high
school on November 17, 2005.
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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.
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On December 7, 2005, plans were formed to purchase some additional property northwest of the
site and northeast of the site.
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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.
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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.
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Visitations to other new
high schools in the state
began on January 9, 2006
and other visitations
followed.
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The
School Board reviewed
room schedules,
educational
specifications, and
topographic surveys on
February 23, 2006.
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On July
5, 2006, a second
Preliminary Meeting was
held with Mifflin County
Planning Staff and Derry
Township.
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September
11, 2006, Geotechnical
Investigations began.
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Act 34
Public Hearing was held
on January 11, 2007.
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Bids for construction
were reviewed on
September 6, 2007.
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The
building will be
constructed to house
1150 students,
grades 9-12, with an
approximate cost of
$62-64 million dollars.
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The bids
for the project were
awarded on July 24, 2008
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The
Department of Education
has approved the project
to proceed.
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Plans
call for construction to
begin soon after August
18, 2008.
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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
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February 19, 2009 update
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The projected final completion in all areas is anticipated to be
December 22, 2010.
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Building pads are being graded and rolled in preparation for
foundation work.
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Geothermal wells are being drilled.
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Masonry foundation walls are being built.
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Below-grade electric and plumbing is being installed.
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More permanent fencing is being installed around the site.
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Sanitary pipes are being installed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phase 5 - Area C |
The remaining of the building pad is being
excavated which will be followed by the installation of the footings.
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Side Work
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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. |
