Artificial turf is being installed at the new field behind Howard L. Goff Middle School.
Now that schools are closed for summer vacation, construction has ramped up for Phase 1B and Phase 2 of the East Greenbush Central School District’s Capital Project “Building a Brighter Future.”
Work at Red Mill Elementary School includes asbestos abatement, replacement of the sewer lines beneath the school, installation of new boilers, restoration of exterior brick, and replacement of the playground.
Additionally, the Goff Middle School turf field and track is taking shape. The majority of the artificial turf has been installed, as well as both goal posts, the scoreboard and exterior fence.
At the north side of the school (between Goff and the Sorensco fields), the multipurpose courts – which will have basketball, pickleball, and tennis lines – are in progress. Topsoil was stripped, drainage was installed, courts have been paved, and the fence has been installed.
“We continue to be pleased with the focus and the work of our engineers, construction manager and contractors on our capital project,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurtis Kotes. “Our team clearly understands the vision of the district and is working responsibly with the resources the community has afforded us to best improve all of our facilities. This phase of the project remains on schedule and we are excited to be able to invite the community to tour this work when it is ready in the fall.”
Phase 1B
- Goff Middle School
- Turf Field and Track
- Drainage installed
- Curb installed
- Surface graded and turf installed
- Track and field event area paved
- Fence installed
- Goff Multipurpose Court (Basketball/Pickleball/Tennis)
- Stripped topsoil and graded area
- Installed drainage
- Courts paved
- Fence installed
- Access Road from Hays Road to Goff
- Drainage is being installed
- Subbase installation to be finished
- Paving is scheduled to begin late summer/early fall
- Large Competition Field, Small Practice Field, Baseball Field, Softball Field
- Work will begin on these fields this summer and continue into next year
- Elevator
- Work has begun on refurbishing the Goff elevator
- Turf Field and Track
Phase 2
- Goff Middle School
- Library
- New door frames and wall partitions installed
- New ductwork installed and insulated
- New ceiling tiles installed
- Painting is ongoing
- Lighting and controls will start soon
- Library
- Red Mill
- Sewer Line Replacement
- Area C Sanitary Line replaced during April Recess
- Area A and B Sanitary Line will be replaced this summer following asbestos abatement
- Playground
- Drainage installed
- Equipment delivered and is being assembled
- Asphalt walkways prepared
- Boiler Replacement
- Old boilers removed
- New pads poured and new boilers installed
- New pipes are being installed
- Air Conditioning
- Abatement work has begun in preparation for air conditioning installation in Summer 2027
- Sewer Line Replacement
Phase 3
Goff Main Entrance, Goff Fitness/Locker Rooms and Music Rooms, Green Meadow Air Conditioning, Green Meadow Playground and Green Meadow Library
- Design plans submitted to NYS Education Department this past spring
- Bid period is scheduled for December 2026-January 2027
- Construction is scheduled for February 2027-December 2028
Phase 4
Columbia Entrance Road, Columbia Parking Lots, Columbia Baseball Field and Multipurpose Fields, Buildings and Grounds Renovations, Transportation Center Upgrades, and Exterior Parking Lots
- Design plans to be submitted to NYS Education Department in February 2027
- Construction is scheduled to start in January 2028
Phase 5
Bell Top Addition, Bell Top Air Conditioning, Bell Top Playground and Library, DPS Addition, DPS Air Conditioning, DPS Playground and Library, Genet Addition, Genet Air Conditioning, Genet Library, and Exterior Improvements
- Design plans to be submitted to NYS Education Department in June 2027
- Construction is scheduled to start in April 2028
For more information about the Capital Project, visit www.egcsd.org/capitalproject.
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