Capital Improvement Project
Phase One of the $5 million Capital Improvement Project approved by voters in January began in late May, with construction now being wrapped up and expected to be completed by the end of July.
The Phase One improvements are funded largely by federal stimulus money and include the installation of backup electrical generators at both the High School and MED, upgrades to network infrastructure in all district buildings, installation of divider curtains in all school gymnasiums, and removal of the electrical transformer located in the MED basement and replacement with one outside the building.
The design process for Phase Two of the Capital Improvement Project is currently underway. Plans will be submitted for New York State Education Department approval in August, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2011.
The Capital Improvement Project addresses energy efficiency, program needs, infrastructure, safety and accessibility concerns. The overall project is paid for through NYS building aid, federal stimulus dollars, money left over from a previous capital project, and funds the District set aside in a capital reserve. The construction and improvements will allow Chatham Central School District to continue to provide a safe, healthy and secure learning environment for our students, staff and community.
We will keep you informed throughout the construction process. Check back regularly for updated information and pictures.
July
Divider curtains are installed in the MS gym. The curtains will be used to divide the gym into two usable spaces, and will replace divider doors removed from the HS, MS, and MED gyms:
Newly installed network switches. These switches replace outdated equipment and allow our network to operate faster and more efficiently:
A new utility pole is installed outside MED, to facilitate the new exterior electrical systems:
A worker puts the finishing touches on a freshly poured walkway that will improve access to an MED building utility room:
Electricians install the new transformer which replaces the transformer removed from inside MED. Having the transformer housed outside improves safety for the building:
The conduit trench outside MED is backfilled:
June
Removal of divider doors begins in the High School Gym. Divider doors in the MED and Middle School gyms were also removed. The doors, used to separate the gyms into two rooms, will be replaced with safer divider curtains:
New backup generator installed at the High School:
Delivery of the backup generator at MED. A crane was needed to hoist the 15,000 lbs generator into place:
New transformer and electrical panels installed in the High School:
Pad and posts prior to installation of the backup generator at the High School:
Crews install posts to protect a new backup generator that will be installed outside the High School:
A freshly poured concrete pad awaiting the new MED generator to be placed upon it:
Conduit is laid in a trench to connect a new exterior backup generator to the MED building:
