January 26, 2017 5:30 am
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The new Excelsior High School is a substantial upgrade from the former drafty portables that occupied the site. It is expected to be finished in April or May, as weather permits.
Employees frame a portion of the exterior walls at the new Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.
The new transportation facility, located behind the Washougal School District administration building at 4855 Evergreen Way, will begin operations in March. It replaces the 1940s era building on "E" Street in Washougal.
A worker prepares the walls for painting at the transportation facility.
Excelsior High School's new building features long hallways, tall ceilings, open spaces and an abundance of natural light. It is one of several construction projects taking place across the Washougal School District.
Despite recent winter weather that prevented many from working, construction is expected to remain on schedule in the Washougal School District.
“We had workers here every single day during the winter storms,” said Joe Steinbrenner, facilities director. “The contractors have developed makeup schedules to get the projects back on track.”
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