Good afternoon WLWV Community Members,

We have several updates regarding the New Athey Creek Middle School that we would like to share, including some important reminders. 

NOTICE: The new Athey Creek Middle School site is an active construction zone. Only construction personnel are authorized to enter the property. This restriction is for the safety of all.

The New Athey Creek Middle School project continues to make steady progress towards completion in time for students this fall. We are excited to open on the first day of school, Aug. 29.

This picture depicts a typical classroom in the new Athey Creek Middle School. Remaining work includes final ceiling tile, network cable faceplates, tack surface and cleaning. The material on the floor is protection for the carpet. The furniture is assembled and secured in the center of the rooms. 

The auxiliary gymnasium at the new Athey Creek Middle School. Remaining work includes cleaning, wood flooring, power and data outlets. The wood flooring is acclimating in preparation for installation. 

Site Improvements:

• Irrigation installation is nearing completion, planting is underway
• Parking lot pavement and striping is complete
• Concrete sidewalk installation is nearing completion
• Playground equipment installation is underway
• Solar panel installation is complete

Building Improvements:

• Painting is nearing completion
• Ceiling installation is nearing completion
• Lighting installation is nearing completion
• Mechanical equipment testing is underway
• Plumbing installation is nearing completion
• Technology systems installation is underway
• Flooring installation is underway
• Window installation is complete
• Roofing installation is nearing completion
• Power generator installation is complete
• Entry vestibules are under construction
• Casework (cabinetry) installation is nearing completion

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

• Marker board installation is complete
• Furniture delivery to site is nearing completion
• Classroom furniture assembly and installation is nearing completion
• General furniture assembly and installation is underway
• Equipment and supplies orders have been placed
• Equipment and supplies deliveries are underway
• Existing supplies and materials have been moved to storage from prior building
• Existing supplies and materials delivery to new building is scheduled

Recent Activies:
■     Permanent power, water and networking are all up and running in the building
■     Interior finishes are underway, including acoustic ceiling tiles, light fixtures, painting, tile and casework
■     Large kitchen equipment is being installed, including hood, walk in cooler and walk in freezer
■     Theater equipment is being installed
■     Elevator installation is complete
■     Interior doors are being installed
■     All Athey items have been moved out of the old building and into trailers until ready to go into the new space
■     Final paving was completed on Dollar Street and staff parking lot
■     The lower visitor parking lot and new driveway from Brandon Place were installed along with all sidewalks and striping. Parking lot islands are being irrigated and prepped for planting.
■     Brandon Place is paved
■     Exterior windows are nearly completed with the exception of the entry vestibules
■     Solar array panels are installed on the upper level bus canopies
■     Exterior light poles have been installed
■     Both generators are installed and will begin testing
■     The roof is complete and all but one rooftop unit is placed, with completion in late July
■     Landscaping has begun and will be ongoing throughout the summer months
■     Fence installation has begun
■     The concessions building is being constructed

Upcoming Activities
■     Gym flooring is scheduled to start in July
■     HVAC installation is expected to be complete at the end of July with testing to follow in August
■     Interior glazing will begin in July
■     The track and field are being prepared for installation
■     The playground equipment will be installed in the coming months
■     Reconstruction of the West entry to Fields Bridge Park and construction of the roundabout is pending City of West Linn permitting
■     Furniture arrives on site July 17th and will be installed over a three-week period
■     Movers will bring Athey Creek staff stored items to the site the first week of August
■     Meeting with the City of West Linn to confirm temporary occupancy requirements
■     Meeting with TVF&R to outline occupancy requirements
■     Temporary entry constructed from Willamette Falls Drive

Recent Activities:
■    Structural steel erection is complete, including covered entry areas and bus canopies. Bus canopies will be finalized with translucent solar panels in the spring.
■    Interior metal stud framing is nearly complete, with drywall installation beginning in selected areas.
■    The temporary roof has been completed, with the exception of the large expansion joint area between the commons and classroom wings. Final roof installation is occurring as weather permits. 
■    Major plumbing, HVAC and Electrical components are being installed, including electrical switchgear, boilers, terminal units and rooftop mechanical units.
■    Exterior window frame installation is in progress and will frame the main entry to the building.
■    The City of West Linn has assigned the new address: 2110 Brandon Place.
■    Water line installation on Willamette Falls DRive is complete and retaining wall installation on the north side of Willamette Falls DRive is in progress.
■    New curbs are installed on the new Brandon Place extension, and the intersection of Brandon Place and Dollar Street is being prepared for final asphalt.
■    The moving company was hired and Athey CReek staff have begun packing for the move this summer. 
■    Elevator installation has begun

Upcoming Activities:
■    Final paving on Dollar Street was delayed due to weather but is anticipated to occur in April.
■    Reconstruction of the West entry to Fields Bridge Park and continued work on the north side of Willamette Falls Drive, including new street lights, bike paths, and sidewalks
■    Interior finish work will commence in the building this spring, including drywall, casework, tiling and paint.
■    Parking lots and track work to commence later in the spring.
■    Permanent power will be installed to the building in April.

The installation of the underground water line on Willamette Falls Drive is complete. The crew will continue to work on the North side of Willamette Falls Drive near Epperly Way in preparation for underground utilities, as well as new retaining walls. Traffic control measures will continue on Willamette Falls Drive for the next couple of weeks as these areas are being worked on.

The General Contractor is also preparing to install the final layer of asphalt on Dollar Street.  There will be flaggers present to direct traffic once this work commences. The exact dates that this work will take place are dependent on the weather. The City has moved one of the digital traffic signs to Dollar Street to advise neighbors of upcoming traffic limitations.

Recent Activities:

• Precast wall installation began in October and was complete in 11 days
• Structural steel and steel decking installation is continuing
• The interior steel studs are being installed and interior walls are defined for the band room, choir, stage, locker rooms and other specialty spaces
• Installation of the temporary roof system is complete on approximately 50% of the building
• Plumbing and electrical rough in is being complete to allow drywall installation in the dried in areas
• Window measurements have been confirmed with delivery expected in February
• The track has been defined and is currently used as a staging area for equipment and supplies before being completed
• A furniture order was placed and is scheduled for delivery this summer
• Street improvements on Dollar St. were completed in November. Final lift will be complete with offsite work this spring.
• Sidewalks on the north side of Dollar St. are complete. South sidewalks are being worked on and remain closed.
• Work on Brandon Place has commenced

Upcoming Activities:

• Drywall in sectors A and B
• Major equipment delivery - Electrical Switchgear for power to the building
• Work on Willamette Falls Drive
• Classroom framing will begin in January
• Moving companies will turn in bids in January for the move of supplies and select furniture/equipment from the existing Athey Creek to the new school

Good afternoon WLWV Community,

We have multiple project updates to share. Exterior walls of the new school were recently installed in addition to several accompanying components. Interested community members are encouraged to watch this project update video with more details. 

Big things are happening at the construction site for our new Athey Creek Middle School. See the crews are putting up walls and keeping the project on schedule for welcoming students in the fall of 2023.

Asphalt paving on Dollar Street is schedule to commence during the week of October 31, 2022. All work will occur during normal working hours, but the exact start date is dependent on weather. One through lane of traffic will remain open for the majority of this work. There will likely be a small window of work that will require traffic to detour. The district is working with the City of West Linn to incorporate signage to keep the public informed of construction activities.