Sussex Tech campus improvements to begin this summer

The Sussex Technical High School campus will undergo the first set of many much-needed improvements this summer, including replacing a leaking roof, fixing a parking lot drainage system and resurfacing the high school’s currently unusable track. Just over $500,000 of work was recently approved by the district board of education. Work on the projects will take place over the summer and be completed in time for students’ return to school. 

“These are long-overdue investments needed to keep our building and grounds in proper working order,” said Kevin Carson, EdD, superintendent. “Stopping roof leaks, shoring up our main parking lot, and giving our athletes a place to practice and compete are all important repairs.”

The contract for replacing the roof of the 700 wing, which dates back to the school’s original construction, was awarded to C.T.A. Roofing and Waterproofing.

Thompson & Sons Contracting was awarded the contract to repair a section of failed drainage system under the main bus parking lot, which led to a partial collapse several years ago. 

American Athletic Track and Turf will be the contractor to resurface the high school track, believed to be the first major improvement in its decades-long life.