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Centennial Hosts "Ground Opening" Ceremony at Region 1 Elementary Site
Shovels were present, but no dirt was turned, as officials posed for photos and announced construction would begin shortly at the Region 1 Elementary site.
Local BMX riders and skateboarders will have to find a new place to practice their tricks, as the grounds of the old Davis Elementary School on Maple Avenue have once again been gated.
As construction on Centennial’s new, yet to be named, Region 1 elementary school is set to begin as early as next week.
No dirt was turned at a ‘ground opening’ ceremony held late Friday Morning, however various officials gathered to hold shovels and announce that construction would be beginning soon.
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“Possibly as early as Monday,” said Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools William Gretton.
In attendance were former Davis and current Stackpole Principal Kelley O'Leary, Centennial School Board President Andrew Pollock, Bucks County Commissioner Charley Martin, Centennial School Board Member Mark Miller, Township Supervisor Keith Froggatt and Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools William Gretton.
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Bids for the project are reported to have come in at slightly more than $3 million less the initial estimated cost of the project.
School Board President Andrew Pollock said even with the later than anticipated start of construction, the Region 1 elementary school building is still on schedule for a September 2012 opening.
He said possible names for the future Region 1 elementary school will be discussed at the next Centennial School Board Meeting.
A list of the winning bidders for the contracts for the building project can be found in the photo section of this article.
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