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The Norwalk High School construction is making strides, with $141 million billed and a budget now set at $260 million due to unexpected challenges like contaminated soil and rock removal.

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Officials report $260 million Norwalk High School project is about half complete; reimbursement, contaminated-soil and rock removal drive budget changes
Project managers told the committee the Norwalk High School construction is about 54% complete with $141 million billed to date; the city has received $67.5 million in state reimbursements, has $40 million pending, and increased the budget to $260 million to cover contingencies, FF&E and anticipated soil and rock removal.
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September 5, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Norwalk City just approved significant contingency increases for the high school construction, paving the way for a smoother project completion by 2027!

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Committee approves contingency increases for Norwalk High School construction; project managers promise deeper budget briefing
The committee authorized contingency increases to accept site concrete bids and to raise the construction manager’s change‑order allowance for the Norwalk High School project. Staff reported the site concrete bid came in at just over $4 million and said substantial completion is expected in early 2027.
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August 11, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Norwalk City Council has taken a significant step forward for the high school project by approving a crucial easement for electrical service, but the public remained silent in attendance.

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Norwalk City Council approves Eversource easement for high school electrical service
Council unanimously authorizes mayor to execute easement for Norwalk High School project
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July 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Norwalk's School Board is taking action to secure a lower demolition bid for the high school project, but will it stay within budget?

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Norwalk School Board approves $3M increase for high school demolition project
Board authorizes funds to secure lower demolition bid for Norwalk High School renovations.
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July 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM