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West Linn-Wilsonville School District to hold Dedication Ceremony for Sunset Primary

When: Friday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Sunset Primary School, 2351 Oxford Street, West Linn

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District will host an official dedication ceremony for Sunset Primary School Friday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. The school will receive a plaque to commemorate years of planning and months of construction, which culminated in the opening of the building for the first day of school Aug. 29.

Students have enjoyed their new school the past few weeks, and now look forward to sharing their learning space with the greater West Linn community for the first time. The school will be open to families and community members who wish to tour the school, with student docents available in each learning porch to answer questions. A short ceremony will commence shortly after 5:30 p.m. in the school’s gym, where Superintendent Kathy Ludwig, School Board Chair Ginger Fitch, and others will give brief presentations. The evening will culminate with a ribbon cutting.

Sunset Primary is the West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s oldest school, dating all the way back to 1890. Originally called West Oregon City School, the school now known as Sunset was the first school in Oregon to provide transportation — coming in the form of a horse and wagon in 1904. The original building was replaced with a new school in 1917, which burned down in 1940. Built in 1930, the school’s gym survived the fire and remained in use up until last school year.

Sunset Primary is a result of the 2014 Capital Bond, costing a total of approximately $24 million to complete. The school includes a full gymnasium, stage, music room, library, and covered play area. Construction on the school’s visitor parking lot and play field, meanwhile, will continue through the fall.

About the West Linn-Wilsonville School District

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Beginning August 29th, this is the site access plan for Sunset Primary School. You can find the pdf here.

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

**Notice: The contractor will be paving and pouring concrete through August 28. Drivers should expect delays when traveling along Bittner Street and Oxford Street during that time.

The contractor continues to make strides towards the successful opening of Sunset Primary School on schedule. Final finishes are being installed in the building as interior subcontractors begin preparing to demobilize from the site. The library collection is largely in place and the gym floor will be completed August 22. Site construction continues, with concrete and paving occurring regularly until the start of school. The play equipment is being installed and wood chips will follow later this week. Curbs around the playground are in place and final grading is being completed ahead of paving August 22. Curbs and sidewalks on site and along the right-of-way will be poured almost daily until the start of school. The final layer of pavement in the right-of-way is scheduled for August 28. Work on the western portion of the site will continue into the fall as planned.

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

**Notice: The contractor will be working this Saturday July 29, 2017. Work may include demolition, site excavation as well as progress on the new building. Expect delays traveling along Bittner Street and Oxford Street in the coming weeks due to work in the right of way.**

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School. A brief summary of the recent and upcoming work is outlined below.

Work in the western portion of the site, including the existing building is on or ahead of schedule. The abatement is complete and demolition is well underway. Construction of the play field and western parking lot will continue into the fall as originally planned.

Work in the right-of-way is currently on schedule for completion before the start of school. This scope includes new curbs, sidewalks and street paving as well as improved storm water management, landscaping and street trees. The remaining curbs along Oxford Street and Bittner Street are targeted for next week. The sidewalks along Oxford Street are also expected to start being poured next week. Portions of Oxford Street and Bittner Street will be excavated for full street section replacement next week. Expect delays traveling along Oxford Street and Bittner Street due to these right-of-way improvements.

The new school building along with playground, fire lanes and surrounding landscaping are on schedule for completion before the start of school. Almost all the brick has been installed and siding is nearly complete. Mechanical equipment is in startup. Plumbing fixtures are being installed and light fixtures are being wired. The emergency generator is installed and functional. Network cabling installation is nearly complete. Almost all exterior windows are in place, and doors are nearly all hung. Sheetrock is complete, and painting nearing completion. Ceiling grid is in place and ceiling tile installation is almost complete. Cabinetry installation is complete and flooring installation is well underway. Gym equipment and stage curtains are installed. Preparation for playground installation is underway. Furniture deliveries remain on schedule for the first week of August. Movers will return mid-August to deliver items stored over the summer.

In addition to the photo above, a number of recent photos have been added on the website showing the progress in and around the new school building. Please use the link below to view these additional photos.

Sunset Primary School Photos

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School. A brief summary of the recent and upcoming work is outlined below.

Work in the western portion of the site, including the existing building is on or ahead of schedule. The last day of school at the existing Sunset Primary School building was Tuesday June 20, later than originally scheduled due to the winter weather this year. District staff and professional movers packed and emptied the building by the end of June 25. This accelerated moving process allowed the abatement and demolition to begin as originally scheduled on June 26. The abatement is currently anticipated to be completed ahead of schedule, which may allow select demolition to begin as soon as next week. Additional construction fencing is scheduled to arrive to secure the existing building area next week. Demolition and mass excavation for the western half of the site is expected to be complete ahead of the start of school as scheduled. Construction of the play field and western parking lot will continue into the fall as originally planned.

Work in the right-of-way is currently on schedule for completion before the start of school. This scope includes new curbs, sidewalks and street paving as well as improved storm water management, landscaping and street trees. Most of the storm water lines have already been placed and manholes and catch basins will be installed in the coming days. Excavation for new curbs and sidewalks will begin soon along Oxford Street and Bittner Street.

The new school building along with playground, fire lanes and surrounding landscaping are on schedule for completion before the start of school. Almost all the brick has been installed and siding is working its way around the building. Mechanical units are in place and final duct is being installed. Plumbing fixtures are being installed and light fixtures are being wired. Almost all exterior windows are in place, and doors are being hung. Sheetrock is essentially complete, and painting is well on the way to completion. Much of the ceiling grid is in place and ceiling tile installation has begun. Cabinetry installation is well underway and flooring installation has started. Gym equipment has been installed and stage curtains have arrived on site. Excavation for site concrete and playground areas is underway, with play equipment delivery in the coming weeks. Furniture deliveries remain on schedule for the first week of August. Movers will return mid-August to deliver items stored over the summer.

In addition to the photo above, a number of recent photos have been added on the website showing the progress in and around the new school building. Please use the link below to view these additional photos.

Sunset Primary School Photos

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School, including:

• Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Water Lines
• Water Lines
• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Painting
• Masonry
• Ceramic Tile

Upcoming work:

• Storm Water Lines
• Water Lines
• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Painting
• Masonry
• Ceramic Tile
• Site Concrete

The project is progressing well and is on schedule for the opening of the new school in the fall of 2017. The roofing installation is well underway with major progress being made thanks to recent dry weather. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems continue to make significant progress, nearing completion of rough-in. Interior insulation is essentially complete and sheetrock is well underway. Painting began in storage rooms and the gymnasium this month. Ceramic tile installation began this month. The brick exterior of the building has continues to make steady progress, with the front of the building underway this week. The sanitary sewer line is complete and site storm lines continue to be installed. The water mains for domestic water and fire hydrants are being installed this week. Furniture orders have been finalized for delivery this summer.

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

**Special Notice: The contractor will be performing underground

utility work at Oregon City Loop this week**

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School, including:

• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Weather resistant barrier
• Masonry

Upcoming work:

• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Weather resistant barrier
• Masonry

The project is progressing well and is on schedule for the opening of the new school in the fall of 2017. Framing of the building is essentially complete and roofing installation is well underway. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems continue to make significant progress. Interior insulation and sheetrock is well underway. Building waterproofing and roofing systems continue to be installed on dry days. The brick exterior of the building has continues to rise up the walls of the building. Furniture orders are being finalized for delivery this summer.

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Recent Activities:

• The appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals by petitionerrs David Dodds and Save our Sunset Park concluded with a final opinion and order on January 12, 2017. LUBA denied two of the four assignements of error, and sustained two others centered on the opportunity for public comment on the amended storm water management plan. This resulted in a remand to the City of West Linn. West Linn City Council held a public hearing March 20, 2017, received public comment and tentatively upheld their original approval of the project.
• The contractor has made significant progress on the building. Framing of the building is essentially complete, with minor work continuing ahead of other trades. The first layer of roofing has been installed over the entire building and good progress is being made on subsequent layers on dry days. Electrical rough in is nearing completion and mechanical and plumbing rough-in has made significant pgoress. Insulation is well underway and sheetrock has begun in eanrest. Brick has started to rise up the exterior of the building.
• The contractor utilized spring break to complete the final section of the new water line in the right-of-way.

Upcoming Activities:

• The West Linn City Council's final decision to uphold approval of the project is expected on April 10, 2017. Construction will continue while the appeal is in process.
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work is expected to continue into the summer.
• FF&E procurement is well underway, the furniture is expected to be ordered in April.

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School, including:

• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Weather resistant barrier
• Masonry

Upcoming work:

• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Insulation
• Sheetrock
• Weather resistant barrier
• Masonry

The project is progressing well and is on schedule for the opening of the new school in the fall of 2017. Framing of the building is essentially complete and roofing installation is well underway. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems have made significant progress. Interior insulation and sheetrock began this month. Building waterproofing and roofing systems continue to be installed on dry days. The retaining wall supporting the southern driveway has been completed and the brick exterior of the building has begun to rise up the walls of the building.

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger

Dear West Linn-Wilsonville School District Subscriber,

Capital Bond News: Sunset Primary School

The contractor continues to make significant progress at Sunset Primary School, including:

• Framing
• Roof sheathing
• Roofing
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Weather resistant barrier 
•  

Upcoming work:

• Completion of framing
• Weather resistant barrier
• Roofing
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Mechanical rough-in

The project is progressing well and is on schedule for the opening of the new school in the fall of 2017. Framing of the building is nearly complete and roofing installation is underway. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems are being roughed in. With the base layer of roofing in place the building is ‘dried in’ and interior work has begun in earnest. The exterior appearance of the building will change as the weather resistant barrier is installed followed by masonry and siding in the coming months as weather allows.

The bond program website is a useful tool for staying up to date on everything the bond is accomplishing. This includes a page devoted to questions and answers for the Sunset project.

Sunset Primary School Q & A

If you have any questions regarding the project please take a moment to review this page, if your question hasn’t been answered please contact the Project Manager.

Remo Douglas

Douglasr@wlwv.k12.or.us

503-799-6891

Thank YOU for supporting the Capital Bond and Local Option to make this work possible.

Be sure to visit the Bond Website to stay informed about projects district-wide.

Capital Construction Office Manager – Amy Berger