Hurricane Middle School Project Faces Budget Overruns, Design Changes
The construction project for the new Hurricane Middle School in Putnam County, West Virginia, is significantly over budget, prompting school officials to scale back the project's design and footprint, including shrinking the planned courtyard and classroom areas.
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 22, 2026 —
The construction project for the new Hurricane Middle School in Putnam County, West Virginia, is experiencing significant budget overruns. In response, school officials have announced plans to scale back the project’s design and overall footprint.
Key modifications include reductions to the planned size of the school’s courtyard and classroom areas. The specifics regarding the total budget, the extent of the overspending, or further details on other design alterations beyond the courtyard and classrooms were not provided. The project aims to deliver a new educational facility, but the financial challenges are necessitating adjustments to the original scope. Further updates on the revised project plan are anticipated.
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