MSBA Moves Winchester High School Project to Schematic Design Phase

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) officials announced Wednesday that the Board of Directors approved moving the Winchester High School project to the Schematic Design phase, according to a press statement.

As part of the Schematic Design phase, the MSBA will continue to work with the district to better understand costs associated with the project scope, reads the statement. The next step is for the MSBA to work in collaboration with the district to produce detailed designs, adds the statement.

“I am delighted to move forward with this proposed project,” State Treasurer Steve Grossman said in the statement. “The schematic design phase is another step towards fulfilling the educations aspirations of Winchester’s children.”

Winchester High School, which was erected in 1971, serves 1,370 students in grades 9 through 12, according to the statement.

The proposal would make moderate additions and renovations to the existing school, as well as improve mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, according to the statement. The building's envelope and windows would also be improved, according the statement. 

“We look forward to working with the Town of Winchester,” MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy said in the statement. “Now, production and approval of a schematic design will give us a better idea of the final budget for the potential project.”

The MSBA partners with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable and cost-effective public school facilities, reads the statement. Since its inception in 2004, the MSBA has made more than $9.6 billion in reimbursements for education capital improvement projects, according to the statement. The payments have helped school districts save nearly $3 billion in avoided local interest costs, according to the statement.

For more information, visit the project website. 

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