Representatives from dozens of contracting companies gathered at Lynwood High School’s Imperial Campus on January 31, 2023, for a debriefing of recent events that led to the decision to rebuild portions of the campus. Those in attendance also received a tour of the site.
The conference is the first step in the District’s plan to hire a contractor to carry out the Lynwood High School project, which is made possible after receiving $250 million from the State in July 2022. Click HERE to read more.
Contract proposals will be submitted to the District by Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and the District will begin conducting interviews on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The District hopes to select a contractor and make an official announcement on their decision, during the Board meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Current details on the LHS Project are as follows:
- The project currently consists of demolishing and rebuilding Building G and reconfiguring the sports fields that run parallel to it.
- The new building will be three stories tall, approximately 175,000 square feet, and will consist of an estimate of 70 classrooms, including a Culinary Arts Center and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math labs.
- Demolition of Building G is estimated to begin on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Prior to construction, the area will undergo infrastructure upgrades, including soil, pipeline, fire and sewage rerouting.
- The project is estimated to take three to four years in total to complete.
Lynwood Unified School District is committed to the continued success of our students and school community. Throughout the process, the District will continue to provide updates regarding the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus.
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