Demolition, site work and new construction of an educational facility in Haines City, Florida. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; for the construction of a 126,800-square-foot, two-story above grade educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/07/11/50m-elbert-elementary-reconstruction-wraps-up.html Here's a summary based strictly on content published within the past 7 days: Elbert Elementary Modernization - Nearing Completion Project Type: New construction (complete modernization) Location: Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida Project Value: $50 million Timeline: Two-year reconstruction project Construction Status: Stayed on schedule despite hurricanes and labor shortages; opening set for August 2025 Construction Manager: Suffolk Funding Sources: Impact fees and Polk County's half-cent sales tax (renewed in 2018) Confirmed Scope of Work Demolition: Most original buildings were demolished New Campus Features: Two-story buildings totaling 97,363 square feet Brand-new classrooms, science labs, CCTV studio, media center, and early learning center Cafetorium, full kitchen, paved play courts, and two age-specific playgrounds Capacity Expansion: From ~625 students to 1,602 students Temporary Relocation: During construction, students and staff were relocated to Scenic Terrace in Haines City This summary includes only explicitly stated details from the article and avoids assumptions or external references. Let me know if you'd like a visual timeline or a breakdown of the new campus layout next ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On behalf of The School Board of Polk County, Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the Construction Manager for the Elbert Elementary School Campus Modernization in Winter Haven, FL is currently accepting bids for all subcontractors for this project. Old location: Elbert Elementary School, 205 15thSt NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 New location: 2885 Scenic Hwy, Haines City, FL 33844 The project will include the demolition of the majority of the existing campus and construction of a new elementary school.