A major overhaul is planned at Zephyrhills High School, and the Pasco County School Board approved a contract last week to get started on the project.
The board approved a contract not-to-exceed $396,846 with Creative Contractors to complete the early site package for the project.
“We will be bringing a full presentation in the fall on the entire project,” said Betsy Kuhn, assistant superintendent for support services. “This is just what gets us started.”
The construction phase will be split into two contracts: One for the renovation work and one for the addition.
The first phase will involve building a new classroom building, Mike Gude, director of construction services and code compliance, told the The Laker/Lutz News in a previous interview.
When the new building is completed, students can be shifted into that building and another phase of the project can begin, Gude said.
When the project is finished, the high school’s capacity is expected to increase by about 500 students.
Published August 1, 2018
