Project Update

Our board and administration have been working with our architect along with the mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil engineers for the past few months on the building plans and specifications. The engineers are preparing a storm water prevention plan that must be approved by the appropriate state agencies before major site preparation can begin. Also, the engineers are working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure the required permits with regard to our building plan and the FAA requirements. In addition, approval must be secured from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department before road construction can begin. We are awaiting approval on these requests from the various agencies.

The architect estimates that the core drills and surveys will be completed in time to have the specifications ready for bid by the middle or end of February for the excavation and site preparation. He also expects the design team to have specifications ready for bid on the building erection by the middle or end of April.

Additionally, we have applied for a grant to install the internal technology connections, switches, servers and related technology in the amount of $115,000. If approved, the district obligation will be approximately 20% of the total amount requested.