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Historic Cost Escalations Delay Start of Projects

Historic increases in construction costs have impacted the original timeline for school rebuilds and remodels. As such, many Phase 1 projects have been delayed by 7-9 years.

  • Annual cost increases since 2016 have been higher than previous trends.
  • Increases are related to labor shortages, material costs, tariffs, and supply chain issues.
  • Local market conditions have out-paced national trends due to growth.
  • Cost increases are anticipated to be near 10% for the next few years.

The Phase 1 timeline is still based on a ‘worst first’ schedule. In addition to these major projects, security upgrades and small scale remodels will continue. Read more about the impacts of cost escalations on school projects.

The anticipated start dates for Phase 1 projects are listed below.

SCHOOLPROJECTORIGINAL PROJECTED START DATEUPDATED PROJECTED START DATEStatus
Evergreen Jr. HighRemodel20182018Completed
Valley Jr. HighRemodel20182018Completed
Roosevelt (Olene Walker Elementary)Rebuild20182019Completed
South KearnsRebuild20182019Completed
Hunter High School Addition20182019Completed
Howard Driggs ElementaryRemodel20192019Completed
Rosecrest ElementaryRemodel20192019Completed
Cyprus High SchoolRebuild20202020Under construction
Skyline High SchoolRebuild20202020Under construction
West Kearns ElementaryRebuild20192027
Calvin Smith ElementaryRemodel20212028
Moss ElementaryRemodel20212028
Plymouth ElementaryRemodel20212028
Taylorsville High SchoolAddition20222028
Arcadia Rebuild20222029
Hillsdale ElementaryRemodel20232029
Kennedy Jr. HighRemodel20232029
Orchard ElementaryRebuild20232031
Magna ElementaryRemodel20242032
Valley Crest ElementaryRemodel20242032
Kearns Jr. HighRebuild20242033
Sandburg ElementaryRebuild20252033Closed - 2019
Lincoln ElementaryRemodel20252033
Pioneer ElementaryRemodel20252033
Academy Park ElementaryRebuild20242034
Crestview ElementaryRemodel20262034
Eastwood ElementaryRebuild20262035
Cottonwood ElementaryRemodel20272035
Spring Lane ElementaryRebuild20272036Closed - 2023
Valley Jr. HighRebuild20282036
Evergreen Jr. HighRebuild20282037
Oakridge ElementaryRebuild20282037