Palmyra School District Construction Updates
Dates listed on the above Construction Timeline are estimated & are subject to change.
Remaining Referendum Work
We continue to have meetings with various stakeholders to fine tune the final design of the proposed projects
We are hopeful to go out to bid on January 6th
4 December 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-There are a few minor details being addressed
-Final building inspection was completed
-Substantial completion was issued to the contractor
-We are waiting on the closeout paperwork
PHS Track
-A preconstruction meeting took place before Thanksgiving with Shore Top (awarded vendor)
-The submittal process has started
-The permit from Burlington County Soil Conservation was received
-We are working on obtaining other permits to begin the job
-We are looking to schedule a groundbreaking event to celebrate the future track!
CSS Roof
-Final building inspection was completed
-Substantial completion was issued to the contractor
-We are waiting on the closeout paperwork
CSS Playground
-The new playground was officially opened for our students on Monday, December 2nd. Please see our website for the pictures of the ribbon cutting ceremony!
-We are finalizing the closeout paperwork
-We are waiting on additional dirt around the sidewalk
-We are waiting on the red benches being delivered (The yellow benches will be removed. This will not cause any damage to the rubber surface).
1 November 24 - Construction UPDATE
New Playground at CSS under construction
PHS Roof
--We are currently working on the punchlist
-The latch door has been received and will be installed early next week.
PHS Track
--The BID advertisement was posted 10/7
-Pre BID walkthrough was 10/10
-BIDS will be open on 11/7
-We plan to award the vendor for the track work at the November BOE meeting (11/13/24)
CSS Roof
--We are currently working on the punchlist
-The Roof Mounted Ladder has been delivered. It should be installed next week.
CSS Playground
- -The demo was completed earlier this week
-Installation is currently occuring
-Establish completion date is the week of 11/11 or thereabouts (depending on weather, etc.)
Remaining Referendum Work
The Garrison Team and sub consultants walked the PIT, auditorium, and the cafeteria.
We have received confirmation that the addition to the PHS cafeteria will allow for an open concept, which will enable the room to be one as opposed to two separate rooms.
We are waiting on the final cost of the track before going out for BID for the remaining projects. and we are hopeful to go out to bid in mid January
16 October 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The metal trim install is complete.
-The latch door is scheduled for delivery next week with installation planned for week of Halloween.
PHS Track
--The BID advertisement was posted 10/7
-Pre BID walkthrough was 10/10
-BIDS will be open on 11/7
-We plan to award the vendor for the track work at the November BOE meeting (11/13/24)
CSS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The exterior metal is complete. Flashing metal on the roof is completed. Plan is to be complete by next week.
-Roof-mounted ladder has been Delivered. Install date is asap.
CSS Playground
- Equipment vendor is scheduled to ship on 10/18/24.
-Work is scheduled to start the week of 10/28
-Completion date is expected to be 11/8 or thereabouts (depending weather, etc.)
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Remaining Referendum Work 10/16/24
We have been meeting with our administrative team to fine tune the design of the remaining projects.
We have met in-person and virtually with the Garrison Team concerning these decisions.
Once floor plans are approved, Garrison will proceed with Bid documents.
We are hopeful to go out to bid in November.
2 October 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The material for the installation of metal trim has been delivered & is currently being installed- they will be finished this week.
-The latch door is scheduled for installation next week.
PHS Track
--The BID advertisement will be posted 10/7
-Pre BID walkthrough will be 10/10
-BIDS will be open on 11/7
-We plan to award the vendor for the track work at the November BOE meeting (11/13/24)
CSS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The exterior metal is complete. Flashing metal on the roof still needs to be completed. Plan is to be complete by next week.
-We are waiting on roof-mounted ladder. Delivery date is TBD.
CSS Playground
- A Purchase Order has been issued to the equipment vendor. Currently, it is scheduled to ship on 10/14/24.
-We have selected a vendor to install a fence and sidewalk as well. A Purchase Order has been issued to that vendor.
-Once the equipment is here, the demo of the existing playground will start.
REMAINING REFERENDUM WORK
The Garrison Architectural Team and sub-consultants walked the PIT, auditorium, and the cafeteria areas.
We met with local code enforcement last week to discuss the projects planned.
We are waiting on the final cost of the track before going out for BID for the remaining projects.
We are hopeful to go out to bid in November
REMAINING REFERENDUM WORK
The layout for Palmyra HS renovations has been finalized. We appreciate the feedback received from the various stakeholders (administration, nurse, guidance counselors, librarian, CST)
The auditorium, cafeteria (PHS), and PIT are still being reviewed
Once floor plans are approved, Garrison will proceed with Bid documents.
We are hopeful to go out to bid in November
18 September 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The material for the installation of metal trim expected at PHS next week.
-The latch door should be installed by end of September (subject to change)
PHS Track
-We met with the Engineer, Varsity Track Coaches, Athletic Director, Construction Manager, CEFM, and Business Administrator to finalize the design of the track.
-We are hopeful to go out to bid in October for the Track reno
-We plan to award the vendor for the track work at the November BOE meeting (11/13/24)
CSS Roof
-Currently working on the Punchlist items
-The installation of metal trim due to be completed middle of next week
-We are waiting on roof-mounted ladder. Delivery date is TBD.
-Now that school is session, roof workers are wearing company apparel on site
-Access to the roof remains by outside ladder which is fenced now that school has started
CSS Playground
- A Purchase Order has been issued to the equipment vendor. Currently, it is scheduled to ship on 10/18/24. We are hopeful it will be sooner.
-We have selected a vendor to install a fence and sidewalk as well. A Purchase Order has been issued to that vendor.
-Once the equipment is here, the demo of the existing playground will start.
September- Week#1
Regular summer work has also been a priority for our B&G team! PHS gym floor & District hallways & classrooms were all polished to a blinding shine!
6 September 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-The latch door should be installed by end of September
-The roofing should be complete by mid second week of September at PHS (subject to change)
-The installation of metal trim is TBD at the high school
-AC is back up and running at PHS
-Now that school is session, roof workers are wearing company apparel & the roofers are parking in the bus yard (adjacent to the gym)
-Access to the roof remains by outside ladder which is fenced now that school has started
PHS Track
-We will meet in the next two weeks with the Engineer, Varsity Track Coaches, Athletic Director, Construction Manager, and Business Administrator to finalize the design of the track.
-We are hopeful to go out to bid in October for the Track reno
CSS Roof
-The roofing should be complete by mid second week of September at CSS (subject to change)
-The installation of metal trim will take another 2-3 weeks to complete
-All AC units are reconnected at CSS
-We are waiting on a ladder being replaced for the CSS roof. Delivery date is TBD.
-Now that school is session, roof workers are wearing company apparel on site
-Access to the roof remains by outside ladder which is fenced now that school has started
CSS Playground
- A Purchase Order has been issued to the equipment vendor. We are now awaiting the delivery.
-We are selecting a vendor to install a fence and sidewalk as well. That decision will be finalized by 9/9.
-Once the equipment is here, the demo of the existing playground will start.
22 August 24 - Construction UPDATE
PHS Roof
-The doors (2) on the roof are holding up the completion of job. We are awaiting delivery and installation on those doors.
-All other tasks should be completed by the second week of September (subject to change)
-3/4 AC units should be working by the end of the day on Friday (8/23). The other unit, 5th street side, needs a board to be fixed. Estimated completion is by the end of next week (subject to change).
-Work this Saturday (8/24) is planned on the PHS Roof
-Once school is session, roof workers will be wearing company apparel & the roofers will be parking in the bus yard (adjacent to the gym)
-Access to the roof will be by ladder which will be fenced in once school starts
PHS Track
-Meeting scheduled for Monday 8/26 with our Engineer, Track Coaches, AD, & Construction Manager to discuss preliminary design of the track
-The start date of the construction is TBD
CSS Roof
-Estimated completion of the roof is Labor Day week. However, the metal installation will be closer to the end of September (we are hoping for faster completion).
-Three of the AC units still need to be repaired. Estimated time of completion is 8/30. Right now the rooms impacted are the following: IT office, gym office, and faculty lounge.
-Once school is in session all roof workers will be wearing company apparel & all roofers will park on the street
-Access to the roof will be by ladder which will be fenced in once school starts.
-We have an issue with a root that is in a drain. We will need to replace a section of the drain. Completion date is TBD
CSS Playground
-The start date of construction will be determined by the procurement of equipment.
-Once the equipment is here, the demo of the existing playground will start.
August- Week#4
DAS safety vestibule under construction!
DAS sidewalks removed & replaced
CSS getting cracked sidewalk spots repaired
PHS rooftops nearing completion- crane at work
August- Week#3
DAS sidewalks being removed & replaced
DAS sidewalks being removed & replaced
The ball finial is replaced atop the PHS flagpole and Eastern Services trims our sycamores along 5th Street
August- Week #1
DAS Room 3 former BA office, copy room & conference room-back to being a classroom. New vinyl flooring, new ceiling, new lighting & freshly painted.
DAS former conference room door- can you tell where it was? Room 3 door next to Panther.
Possibly, the final dumpster being delivered for PHS roof removal
July- week #4
DAS newly reclaimed classroom ceilings & floors being taken back down & replaced
CSS Rooftop Work Continues - Walnut Street Drop Off lane is a little busy with materials & construction vehicles & the CSS summer team returns to CSS
Mr. Pease is surprised by the park job of the construction team just outside his new office space
July- week #3
DAS offices being returned to classrooms- doorways disappear
CSS Rooftop Work Continues & the CSS summer team works from PHS
Another truckload of old roof materials being carted away
July
Major changes to the walls at Delaware Avenue School
Rooftop replacement project begins at CSS
Board Offices move into PHS & the PHS Rooftop replacement begins
School Ends/ Summer Construction Begins
Clearing of classrooms for cleaning & moves
Arrival of equipment for the CSS rooftop replacements
Setup & teardown of graduation & end of school year programs
Matt Curtis Stadium- cFall 2023
Matt Curtis Stadium- Spring 2024