New Central MS Cost Estimate Higher Than What Was Budgeted: Report

GREENWICH, CT — The cost estimate for a new Central Middle School is between $107 million and $117 million, significantly higher than the $67.5 million the Board of Estimate and Taxation approved for the project, according to Greenwich Time.

The Time reported that Turner Construction on Wednesday presented the cost estimate range to the Central Middle School Building Committee, several Board of Education representatives and members from the BET.

Chair of the CMS building committee, Tony Turner, no relation to Turner Construction, said the building cost number was $67.8 million for the gross square footage of the school, and the figure doesn't include things like insurance and bonding, construction management services, demolition and abatement, the Time said.

Board of Education Chair Joe Kelly said officials and stakeholders will determine next steps.

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