Back in February of 2024, COPE Architecture, had presented the BOE with estimates on each project. At that time, the estimate for all projects and associated costs was $115,351,161.00.

Of course the biggest project is the new 7-12 middle/high school on the north end of the county. The estimated cost for the new school building was $94,186.00. It actually came in at $81,850,000, nearly 12.5 mil under estimate. That's great news.

The Greenback Project, new auxiliary gym and remodeling of the football stadium, was estimated at $6,782,940.00. It actually came in at $5,851,600, $931,340 under estimate. Another win.

The vocational classroom expansion Loudon High School was estimated at $762,710.00 at came in at $1,015,000.00, $252,290.00 over estimate. Not too bad. 

Overall, with 3 of the 4 bids in, the building program is now a little over $13,000,000.00 under estimations and that's good for everyone. 

The only project remaining un-bid is the Philadelphia school addition, 11 classrooms and a new auditorium. The estimated cost is $9,796,200.00. The bid opening for that project is set for April 17. Hopefully it will come in at estimate or below. 

Construction on all four projects could begin this summer.

Education in Loudon County is about to change forever.