Putnam County School Leaders Scale Back Hurricane Middle School Construction Amid Budget Overruns
Putnam County school leaders are scaling back the construction plans for the new Hurricane Middle School because the project is running over budget. Officials stated that cost-cutting measures will likely reduce the building's footprint, but it will still accommodate student…
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 21, 2026 —
School leaders in Putnam County have announced plans to reduce the scope of construction for the new Hurricane Middle School due to budget constraints. The project is currently running over its allocated budget, prompting officials to implement cost-cutting measures.
These adjustments are expected to result in a smaller building footprint for the new school. Despite the reduction in size, officials have indicated that the revised plans will still be sufficient to accommodate anticipated student growth in the district. The projected completion date for the Hurricane Middle School remains set for the 2028-2029 academic year.
Further details regarding the specific cost-saving measures or the extent of the footprint reduction were not immediately available. The decision reflects ongoing challenges in managing construction project costs within the education sector.
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