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The new Henry K. Oliver K-8 School is being constructed on the location of the former Oliver Elementary School and retains a portion of the existing historic structure. The 1,000-student school complex will combine the Oliver Elementary School and Oliver Middle School under one roof. The City of Lawrence has partnered with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, from which partial grant reimbursement will be received. Construction of the new School is ongoing with anticipated occupancy for the start of the academic year in the fall of 2025. Sustainable features have been incorporated into this project which is expected to receive a LEED Silver designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The slab-on-grade placements within the existing building are now complete, along with the majority of the lower-level slab-on-grade placements. The progress of the exterior sheathing and air vapor barrier surrounding the building and windows continues as well. Roofing installation has begun alongside the efforts for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work throughout all building floors. Within the existing building, penetrations have been made and lintels have been added for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing conduit. Utility tie-ins progress from Short Street to serve the new building.
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