Barrington Middle School project estimated to cost $80 million
Posted 1/26/16
On Monday night, Jan. 25, the Barrington School Committee approved proposals for a new or renovated middle school — each project is estimated to cost more than $80 million.
According to a press release from the school district, the cost …
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Barrington Middle School project estimated to cost $80 million
A conceptual plan for the new Barrington Middle School.
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On Monday night, Jan. 25, the Barrington School Committee approved proposals for a new or renovated middle school — each project is estimated to cost more than $80 million.
According to a press release from the school district, the cost estimate for a new building is $80.7 million, while the cost estimate for a complete renovation and addition is $89.6 million.
"We are very pleased to continue moving this exciting project forward," said school committee chairwoman Kate Brody. "These proposals represent a tremendous opportunity to build a middle school that reflects the first-rate education offered in the Barrington Public Schools. The School Committee recognizes and appreciates the significant contributions of the Barrington Middle School Building Committee, throughout a timeline spanning several years, to achieve this milestone in the process."
Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore said the existing building does not meet the needs of the school community.
“For our students to be competitive and successful, we need state-of-the-art school buildings,” said Mr. Messore. “The new Barrington Middle School will be designed to support STEAM education – science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics – and other cutting-edge areas of study, to prepare our students for 21st century career opportunities.”
The project is being designed by Kaestle Boos Associates.
The district is reportedly seeking 35 percent reimbursement from the Rhode Island Department of Education School Building Authority. With 35 percent reimbursement, the project cost drops to $52,455,000.
"If the project receives approval from RIDE, following a vote by the General Assembly, state and local officials will schedule a referendum vote among Barrington residents," stated the release. "If the voter referendum is successful, the district will begin the bidding process to select a contractor for the project. The district aims to begin construction in 2017, with a targeted completion date of August 2020, although the renovation/addition option would likely require a longer construction period."
