Burlington – CTA Construction Co. Inc. joined students, parents and officials from the town of Burlington to break ground on an addition and renovations to the Marshall Simonds Middle School directly across the street from the new Memorial Elementary School currently under construction by CTA.
The middle school project includes building a new two-story addition with a prominent entryway and classrooms. It also includes phased renovations to the existing 50-year old facility with extensive upgrades to all the classrooms.
Highlights of the $24 million Marshall Simonds project include a two-story, 37,000sf front entrance addition with science classrooms, and administrative, health and guidance offices. Other features include floor-to-ceiling renovations of classrooms including new floors and ceilings, lighting, fire protection, HVAC, furniture, technology, as well as fresh paint; three connecting corridors constructed to improve building flow; and two outdoor courtyards that can be used as classrooms and to grow plants as part of the science classes.
The Marshall Simonds project is slated for a Spring 2013 finish.
Across the street, the new Memorial Elementary School is on track to open this fall. The new 78,500sf building will house pre-school, kindergarten and grades one to five. It includes a gymnasium, cafeteria, library/media center, art room, music room and administrative offices. Demolition of the old school and site work will continue through the end of the year.