Stewart Construction Update, Oct. 28 - Construction continues ahead-of-schedule pace

Updates on the Stewart Middle School modernization project.

October 28, 2016

New updates provide a peek behind the construction fences

The Stewart Update e-newsletter provides construction progress photos, information updates, and a way to send questions to Planning and Construction staff about the Stewart Middle School modernization project.

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Stewart construction continues ahead-of-schedule pace

The historic modernization at Stewart Middle School is currently ahead of its expected Summer 2017 completion date. The school district and contractor expect to wrap up the bulk of construction by the end of 2016. Then, once the City of Tacoma issues a temporary occupancy permit, the school district will be able to move in technology, furniture, begin testing heat and air systems, and finalize other details before welcoming students and staff back home. The following progress photos were taken the week of Oct. 25.

Welding metal hand guard rails in progress at the north light well stairs.

Welding metal hand guard rails at the north light well stairs outside the Commons.

Athletic wood floor striping in progress in the gymnasium.

Restoration of existing cast terrace stair walls_ east side of building.

Restoration of existing cast terrace stair walls on the east side of building.

Concrete poured at new readerboard base along Pacific Avenue.

Concrete poured for the new readerboard base along Pacific Avenue.

Painting and lighting rough-in progress at the Commons and Theater ceiling.

Painting and lighting in progress at the Commons and Theater ceiling.

Student restroom sink installation progress at ground floor.

Overall view of the site work progress looking northwest.

Overall view of the site work looking northwest as of Oct. 25.

Questions?

Please send questions about the Stewart Middle School modernization project to planning@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

This is one of 14 school modernization or replacement projects funded by a $500 million school construction bond passed by voters in 2013. For more information about these projects, go to www.BuildingForAchievement.com.