Two Silver Spring school construction projects paused due to rising costs, improper planning, MCPS says

 Changes are latest setbacks for Silver Spring International Middle, Highland View Elementary schools

...Mamoon said during the June 24 school board meeting the district had to “take a step back” because adding spaces such as the science labs required additional work including testing due to new HVAC requirements. When the district was able to “assess the condition properly,” staff determined the current budget wouldn’t be enough to pay for completing the spaces, he told the board.   

“When this project was originally planned, it did not take into account a lot of the existing challenges with that building, including the HVAC system. … The restrooms are needing upgrades,” Mamoon said. “There’s a historic portion of the building that also needs a roof replacement. So, this current budget is not going to support beyond just finishing up the gymnasium addition.”  

DiNicola said pause of constructing those spaces was frustrating, but at this point it was expected.  

“It’s super deflating,” DiNicola said. “Everyone’s reaction on our community side was like ‘Yeah, of course they’re not going to invest in us. Why is it never us?’ ”..

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