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Construction has made significant progress both outside and inside. The East Building is complete and approved for furniture loading, starting today. The academic building's second, third, and fourth floors are ready but can't be approved until all life safety elements are in place in the entire building. The sprinklers are functional, and the fire system is being commissioned. All playgrounds are complete, and fencing and paving have started and will be complete by the end of next week. The work in the public space is also well on the way. Montgomery County permitting services are delayed in sending inspectors to Maplewood to review the completed work. Delayed trade inspections result in an obstacle to the completion of the construction and the final approval. We are using all possible means to accelerate the inspection, including paying overtime fees for inspectors and advocating to high-ranking Department of Permitting Services executives. Still, we will not open the new campus as planned on September 19. Depending on the County's decisions, the opening could be delayed by another two weeks, to take place no sooner than October 3.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this additional delay. We will continue to send you regular updates and thank you for your extended support and understanding.
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