New Haven School Board Considers $343,847 Change Order for Conte West Hills School Pool Repairs
New Haven's school board is considering a $343,847 change order to repair the Conte West Hills School's pool, bringing the total project cost to $594,034. The additional funds are needed to replace the pool's dehumidification system, which was not part…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 14, 2026 — New Haven’s Board of Education is reviewing a significant change order that could increase the total cost for repairs at the Conte West Hills School’s swimming pool. The proposed adjustment amounts to $343,847, which would elevate the project’s overall expenditure to $594,034.
The necessity for these additional funds stems from the requirement to replace the pool’s dehumidification system. This component was not included in the scope of the initial contract for the pool repairs.
The finance and operations committee of the Board of Education has advanced the change order, indicating initial approval for its progression. The proposal now awaits a final vote from the full Board of Education before it can be officially adopted.
If approved, the project timeline for completion is estimated to extend by at least 20 weeks, accounting for the work required to replace the dehumidification system and any associated tasks.
The school board is expected to discuss the financial implications and project timeline in upcoming sessions as it deliberates on the proposed change order.
Story summarized from the original created by Maya McFadden on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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