School board member Ben Bird, an engineer, goes over ways to re-route steam pipes in the hallway between the gym and cafeteria to accommodate new lighting fixtures with board member Fred Heflin (left) and superintendent Adam Bird.The second-phase of the New Richmond High School renovation project is on schedule for completion in time for the start of the 2011-12 school year on Aug. 18.
Superintendent Adam Bird said an unexpected need to relocate steam pipes in the hallway between the gym and the cafeteria and the discovery of additional areas with asbestos will not hold the project up.
"Everything is on schedule and we are happy about that," Bird told board members at their June 30 meeting.
The first phase of the project, which includes asbestos removal and new floors, ceilings, wiring and lighting, was completed last summer on the second and third floors of the original high school building constructed in 1965.
This summer's second phase includes the lower floors, cafeteria and the former high school library, which is being turned into a vocal music room.
School board members (from left) David Painter, Ben Bird and Fred Heflin inspect the high school renovation project with superintendent Adam Bird prior to the June 30 board meeting.
