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Boonville —
Thursday marked what Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School Principal Alan Lammers deemed a "turning point" in the school's latest project.
Construction of a $1.6 million multipurpose facility began in July on a lot adjacent to the school building.
On Thursday, crews began raising large metal beams onto the already constructed frame, forming the beginnings of a roof.
"It's a big step," Lammers said. "It's a turning point in the project and will make the project move a little faster."
When finished, which should be around May, the facility will house a locker room and 230 bleacher-style seats alongside a basketball court.
Earlier this year, the school expanded upon its small and outdated cafeteria, which took space from the existing multipurpose room. The project cost $600,000.
With a new gymnasium under construction and meals being served from their old multipurpose area, students attend their active classes in the new cafeteria.
"We've coped just fine," Lammers said."
Lammers anticipates the new multipurpose facility to be completed later this spring but not in time for student use.
"The kids are excited," he said. "But this will allow us to get everything completely finished and ready for next year."
Thursday marked what Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School Principal Alan Lammers deemed a "turning point" in the school's latest project.
Construction of a $1.6 million multipurpose facility began in July on a lot adjacent to the school building.
On Thursday, crews began raising large metal beams onto the already constructed frame, forming the beginnings of a roof.
"It's a big step," Lammers said. "It's a turning point in the project and will make the project move a little faster."
When finished, which should be around May, the facility will house a locker room and 230 bleacher-style seats alongside a basketball court.
Earlier this year, the school expanded upon its small and outdated cafeteria, which took space from the existing multipurpose room. The project cost $600,000.
With a new gymnasium under construction and meals being served from their old multipurpose area, students attend their active classes in the new cafeteria.
"We've coped just fine," Lammers said."
Lammers anticipates the new multipurpose facility to be completed later this spring but not in time for student use.
"The kids are excited," he said. "But this will allow us to get everything completely finished and ready for next year."
