Nathan Hale High School

FALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Raider Rebuild Underway

Summer was a busy time for the Nathan Hale High School modernization project. We successfully completed the City's Master Use Permit process and obtained building permits for the Raider Parkway classroom portables and the first phase of the new library/arts addition, called Project 1A, which is now underway. A new gas service was installed from 30th Avenue NE. We also performed hazardous materials abatement in the main building ceiling, abated and demolished the old portables P1 through P3 and covered walkway, and renovated the former daycare portable into a 3D art classroom. Temporary classroom portables (P1 through P8) were set up in the south parking lot. Finally, the athletic field turf was replaced at both Hale and Summit K-12.

Current Events - Projects 1A and 1B

The Project 1A contractor Condon-Johnson has begun installing 50-foot deep auger-cast piles for the new library/arts addition on the east side of the building. This work is expected to last through the month of September. Heavy construction should be minimal during the month of October while we bid and award the next phase, Project 1B, which is the new 27,000 square foot addition and renovation project. This includes the new library, art classrooms, KNHC radio station, and a new fitness center. Construction of Project 1B is scheduled to start in November and be completed by fall 2009.

Parking and Traffic

There have been many questions about the temporary impacts on parking and traffic due to construction at Hale. Placement of portables in the south parking lot has eliminated approximately 65 parking stalls, and 60 parking stalls are lost from the east lot due to construction. We have been communicating in a variety of ways with students, staff, parents, and neighbors about the issues and how to minimize the impacts. Judging by the great first week of school, it appears that students and staff are adjusting to the changes. The Summit K-12 lot can be used for overflow parking, especially during events such as the first home football game, soccer match, or Curriculum Night on September 25. We encourage all Hale students and staff to show respect for your Hale neighbors, and please stay out of the construction area.

Project 2 - The Big Renovation

Meanwhile, the project team is continuing design of Project 2, which includes the renovation of the main building including the offices, academic core, cafeteria and commons, and athletic facilities. Absher Construction of Puyallup has been selected to participate during design and to manage the construction of Project 2. We are excited to have a local partner involved so early in the process to help ensure the project is a success. The design team will soon schedule meetings with Hale staff to discuss and plan for Phase 2.

More questions?

Please contact the Nathan Hale project manager, Ian Kell, at (206) 679-4869 or ikell@heery.com if you have any questions or concerns.

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