GSD Future

Long-Term Capital Outlook and Planning

Historic Cost Escalations Delay Start of Projects

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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 DATE
Roosevelt (Olene Walker Elementary)Rebuild20182019
South KearnsRebuild20182019
Hunter High School Addition20182019
Evergreen Jr. HighRemodel20182018
Valley Jr. HighRemodel20182018
Howard Driggs ElementaryRemodel20192019
Rosecrest ElementaryRemodel20192019
West Kearns ElementaryRebuild20192027
Cyprus High SchoolRebuild20202020
Skyline High SchoolRebuild20202020
Calvin Smith ElementaryRemodel20212028
Moss ElementaryRemodel20212028
Plymouth ElementaryRemodel20212028
Arcadia Rebuild20222029
Taylorsville High SchoolAddition20222028
Orchard ElementaryRebuild20232031
Hillsdale ElementaryRemodel20232029
Kennedy Jr. HighRemodel20232029
Academy Park ElementaryRebuild20242034
Kearns Jr. HighRebuild20242033
Magna ElementaryRemodel20242032
Valley Crest ElementaryRemodel20242032
Sandburg ElementaryRebuild20252034
Lincoln ElementaryRemodel20252033
Pioneer ElementaryRemodel20252033
Eastwood ElementaryRebuild20262035
Crestview ElementaryRemodel20262034
Spring Lane ElementaryRebuild20272036
Cottonwood ElementaryRemodel20272035
Evergreen Jr. HighRebuild20282037
Valley Jr. HighRebuild20282036
Oakridge ElementaryRebuild20282037

Campus Expansion Projects – October 2021

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West Lake Family & Consumer Sciences Building

The project is complete and backordered furniture is being shipped as available. This modular building is located on the temporary West Lake campus (formerly Westbrook Elementary).

Taylorsville High School Relocatable Classroom Complex

The project is complete and backordered furniture is shipping. This complex is located on the eastern portion of the campus to accommodate the added students from grade reconfiguration. It features 16 classrooms as well as restrooms. It has colloquially been dubbed ‘The Villa’ by students.

Security Upgrades Spotlight – October 2021

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Security upgrades and remodel projects are being completed throughout Granite School District. These projects are made possible in part by the 2017 Granite Bond.

Security Upgrades Timeline

Robert Frost Elementary

The remodel of Robert Frost Elementary added approximately 700 square feet to the front of the school. The interior was updated so patrons enter the front office to be checked in before gaining access to the building. A new principals office and conference room were created, and the fire alarm system was updated.

Gearld Wright Elementary

The interior of Gearld Wright Elementary was remodeled so patrons enter the front office to be checked in before gaining access to the building. The final piece of the remodel (ADA actuators) is on backorder.

Whittier Elementary

Very similar to Gearld Wright Elementary, the interior of Whittier Elementary was remodeled so patrons enter the front office to be checked in before gaining access to the building. The final piece of the remodel (ADA actuators) is on backorder.

Eastwood Elementary

Eastwood Elementary’s remodel reconfigured the entry system so patrons enter the front office to be checked in prior to gaining access to the building. The exterior parking lot space was reconfigured so that school buses no longer need to back up after dropping off students. Handrails for the outside of the building are on backorder.