Schools
Construction Begins On New Fernway Elementary
Demolition is set to begin on the back of the building, as preparation is made for the new addition to the campus.
SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH - Construction on the new Fernway Elementary started on Tuesday, the Shaker Heights Schools announced.
The district said in an email that it expects work on the campus to be "substantially completed" by mid-May 2020. That means Fernway should re-open in August 2020, the school district said.
Over the next two weeks, crews will prepare the back of the building for demolition, to accommodate a new addition. On Friday, Gilbane Building Company's office trailer will be delivered to the site.
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From June 14 to June 19, equipment, materials, portable toilets and other necessities will be delivered to the Fernway site. On June 19, digging will begin to secure footers for the new addition, and Precision Environmental Co. will begin demolition of masonry and interior for the new addition.
From June 19 through June 25, crews will begin work on a new permanent roof, pouring of roofing curbs and preparation for trusses.
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"While residents may notice some additional noise and traffic, we do not anticipate prolonged road closures or significant impact on traffic flow," the Shaker Heights Schools said in an email.
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