Gilbane Building Company Breaks Ground on Palmetto High School Replacement Project

By Sarah Bendorf.
Updated Mar 22, 2023

PALMETTO, Fla. (PRWEB) March 22, 2023 - Gilbane Building Company announced breaking ground on the Palmetto High School replacement project. The School District of Manatee County has partnered with SchenkelShultz Architects and Gilbane Building Company to perform services that entail renovations, upgrades, and new construction of a two-story building with a 60,000 SF addition to house science, art, and business education classrooms. In addition, there will be a new 22,500 SF cafeteria building and a new administrative entry to enhance the image of the campus by providing well defined entry and public lobby area.

Gilbane is excited to collaborate with SchenkelSchultz Architects and Manatee County Schools to upgrade and add vital new buildings to the school campuson its new replacement project, said James Caldwell, Southwest Florida Business Unit Leader, Gilbane Building Company. We know that the work at Palmetto High School will serve the community for years to come, and we look forward to the continued partnership.

Opening in 1957, Palmetto High School last underwent major renovations in the early 2000s. The current renovations will also include a new bus loop and roadway entrance.

The scope and scale of the renovations to Palmetto High will be a source of pride not only for the high school and its many supporters, but for the City of Palmetto as well, said Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. I want to thank our School Board for their leadership in making this project possible and for the citizens of Manatee County who supported the half-cent sales tax in November 2016 to make sure our students have access to first-class facilities.

The $39 million-dollar project, funded from the sales tax revenue, will include much-needed upgrades and renovations to the campus baseball stadium, comprising of new dugouts, concession stand, lockers, restrooms, press box, offices, bleachers, and a new marquee.

Construction on the major renovation project will be done in phases to allow campus activity to continue without disruption, and the completion goal is set for the summer of 2024.

About The School District of Manatee County The School District of Manatee County, in Manatee County, Florida, provides education to over 52,000 students. It is Manatee Countys largest employer with over 6,000 employees. The mission of the School District of Manatee County is to educate and develop all students today for their success tomorrow.

About Gilbane Building Company Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.

Gilbane is an industry leader in Florida with a reputation for quality construction and client satisfaction. Gilbane has provided construction management services in Florida for over fifty years, working across diverse markets, including office buildings, public assembly/sports, healthcare, life sciences, data centers, K-12, higher education, medical offices, industrial, manufacturing, government, and multi-family developments. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.