Facilities Update
1. The city culvert project at Learning Lane has been delayed until later in 2023.
Chiller Replacements at Lafayette Elementary and Walker Grant Middle School:
--The Walker Grant project is currently scheduled to begin approximately June 6th once the school is vacated.
--The school will be without cooling for approximately four weeks. However, air handlers will remain operational to circulate air and dehumidifiers will be placed in the library and book rooms.
--The Lafayette project has been delayed until after teachers return at the end of July.
--A temporary chiller will be installed before teachers arrive July 26th and will remain operational until approximately mid-August, when the permanent chillers are installed. The temporary chiller will provide cooling until the permanent chillers are fully installed.
--The change over from the temporary chiller to the new chillers will be coordinated with the school.
3. Replacing boilers at Walker Grant and Hugh Mercer are still in development. Due to supply line delays, these projects will not be undertaken until later in 2023.
4. Energy upgrades including LED lighting, low flow faucets and toilets are still in development and will begin during the upcoming school year. Crews will work after regular school hours during evening and nighttime shifts so as not to interrupt instruction.
5. FCPS is continuing to seek additional interested vendors for the Storm Water Retention Project at Lafayette Elementary School.
New Middle School Update
FCPS is currently in the 90-day Interim Agreement period. Moseley Architects has met with the Steering Committee several times regarding school design and school placement on the property. In addition rooms and areas inside the school, we have discussed parking lots, bus lanes, walking trails, playing fields, outdoor learning areas, outdoor eating, etc.
FCPS has met with the City’s Technical Review Committee to discuss urban school design and elements, parking placement, required sidewalks, required tree replacement, storm water management, walking trails placement, required bicycle paths and racks, outdoor lighting limitations, safe routes to school, required setback areas, road entrances and exits.
Moseley has held one feedback session with the middle school faculty and staff. Over 40 ideas were generated.
Moseley will be meeting with key staff members to discuss specific areas.
Two community feedback and input meetings are scheduled:
• Thursday, May 12 at 5:30pm at Walker-Grant Center
• Wednesday, May 18 at Walker Grant Middle School at 6:30pm
