Ground Broken on New High School to Match Excellence of its Student Body

Ground was recently broken for construction of Meeker High School in Meeker, Colorado by Haselden Construction. The 87,600-square-foot addition and remodel, designed by architect TreanorHL, will provide better facilities for the school’s faculty and almost 200 students. Construction will touch nearly every aspect of the school, including a new classroom wing and gymnasium; remodel to the existing gymnasium and auditorium and updates to the commons area, administration offices, kitchen, science labs, metals classroom and wood shop.

Construction will be completed in two phases over 18 months, with much of it taking place during the school year when students are on campus. Haselden Construction’s education division is experienced working in school environments and prioritizing students’ safety. A custom site plan is developed for each school project with safety and student activity in mind.

When students return to Meeker High School this fall, the existing school building will have safety fencing, alternative walkways and parking, emergency egresses and additional exits to minimize disruption and allow students and faculty to safely carry out their schedules. The general contractor also uses a proprietary methods of procedure communication tool to ensure school administrators and teachers are always aware and informed of construction activities and how they will impact students, staff and the learning experience.

Phase one of Meeker High School is expected to be complete in August 2020, and phase two is expected to be complete in December 2020.