By Eric Althoff听
BANNING, Calif.鈥�General contractor Erickson-Hall has broken ground on the renovation of Florida Street Discovery Center. The project entails a remodel of the existing preschool and building a new transitional kindergarten facility for the Banning Unified School District school, located approximately 20 miles from Palm Springs.听听
The new 25,000-square-foot facility is being constructed on a lot located directly adjacent to the current Florida Street Discovery Center campus. The two educational facilities will eventually connect together via a covered walkway.听听
Among the contractor鈥檚 work will be creating four new classrooms as well as two additional special needs classrooms. Erickson-Hall will also be updating the school鈥檚 cafeteria, administration space and kitchen.听听
鈥淭he Banning Unified School District is excited to modernize the Florida Street Discovery Center facilities,鈥� said Terrence Davis, Superintendent of Banning Unified School District. 鈥淭he facility upgrades are vital and demonstrate our dedication to the students and families of the Banning community, providing a space that is beautiful, modern and conducive to learning.鈥�听
鈥淓rickson-Hall Construction Co. is honored to be working with Banning Unified School District to create an inclusive space where all students can thrive,鈥� said Erickson-Hall President Mat Gates. 鈥淭his state-of-the-art facility will ensure Florida Street Discovery Center can meet the current and long-term needs of its students, expanding the program鈥檚 capacity to serve the community.鈥�听
Erickson-Hall is expected to complete its work by next August.听听
鈥淲e are thrilled to be partnering with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. on this modernization. Their experience and success in building educational spaces that enhance learning environments is unmatched,鈥� said Davis. 鈥淲e know that they will deliver a space that can serve our students, their families and the surrounding community for many years to come.鈥�听