LEWISTON — The renovation and expansion of Lewiston High School continues to be on schedule and on budget, according to Jay Doherty, project lead architect for Lavallee/Brensinger Architects.
The renovation of the existing building and construction of the new main entrance will be ready for occupancy at the end of August, and the new wing is on schedule for completion this fall, said clerk of the works Tim Brochu.
“On the exterior of the building, masons are completing the insulation and laying of the bricks,” Brochu said. “Framers are working on the iconic blue arch, which will surround the main entrance.” He added that “roofing and rooftop equipment are being completed, and windows are being installed.”
“Inside the building, all of the partitions have been framed, and drywalling and painting are in progress,” Brochu said. “Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities are being roughed in.” He also said that one stairwell has been installed, and that “the angled-feature staircase in the main lobby will be set in position soon.”
With the new, secure main entrance, and the renovations to the 48-year-old building finished for the beginning of school, and the new wing fully ready for use by November, Phases I and II of this three-part project “will be a great testament to forethought by the Renovation and Expansion Committee; planning by the architects; and the abilities and attention to detail by the tradespeople, led by Ledgewood Construction,” said those involved in the project.
