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Facilities Project

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

Rows of dark seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage with a red curtain and wooden accents in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

Exterior rendering of a large field house building near the stadium, with surrounding sidewalks, parking areas, and athletic fields visible in the background.

Architect's rendering of the field house at Mike Locke Stadium with indoor turf, locker rooms, offices, training facilities, and a meeting room overlooking Weiser Field.

Aerial rendering of a new baseball and softball complex at Canal Winchester High School, featuring one turf baseball field and two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, a central press box with restrooms, walkways, and nearby parking.

Architect's rendering of the new baseball and softball complex with a turf baseball field, two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, and a press box with restrooms.

A brick building with a meeting room and outdoor seating is visible in the background, while a grassy slope and walkway occupy the foreground.

Architect's rendering of the classroom and viewing deck of the Field House at Mike Locke Stadium.

A vast indoor football field with green turf and white markings fills the foreground, while the background reveals a high-ceilinged, industrial-looking structure with exposed beams and lighting.

An architect's rendering of the turf practice field in the new Field House at Mike Locke Stadium.

Rows of empty theater seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage area and a brick-walled auditorium with a wood-paneled ceiling in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

Rows of empty seats fill a large auditorium with a wooden stage in the foreground and a brick-patterned wall in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

An outdoor seating area with red umbrellas and tables is in the foreground, with a stadium and track in the background under a blue sky.

Architect's rendering of the viewing deck overlooking Weiser Field at Mike Locke Stadium.

Rows of empty black seats fill the foreground of a modern auditorium with a large red curtain on a stage in the background, illuminated by warm lighting.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

A modern gymnasium with an outdoor seating area is in the foreground, while a sports field and stadium are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Architect's rendering of the field house at Mike Locke Stadium with indoor turf, locker rooms, offices, training facilities, and a meeting room overlooking Weiser Field.

Rows of dark theater seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage with a red curtain and stone-accented walls in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

Aerial rendering of a new baseball and softball complex at Canal Winchester High School, featuring one turf baseball field and two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, a central press box with restrooms, walkways, and nearby parking.

Architect's rendering of the new baseball and softball complex with a turf baseball field, two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, and a press box with restrooms.

Construction vehicles and workers are scattered across a large, dirt-filled lot in the foreground, with a residential area and industrial buildings visible in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A construction site with concrete foundations and machinery sits in the foreground, bordered by red brick buildings and a parking lot in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A blue boom lift extends over a curved concrete wall in the foreground of a construction site, with grey block walls and scaffolding in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A muddy construction site filled with vehicles and equipment sits in the foreground, with a residential neighborhood and lush green trees in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A V-shaped concrete foundation is laid out on a dirt construction site, with a residential neighborhood and green lawns in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A blue boom lift stands within the concrete foundations of a building under construction, with completed brick structures and a dirt lot in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Construction equipment and pipes sit on a large dirt lot in the foreground, with a residential neighborhood and a commercial building in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A construction site with dirt, machinery, and pipes occupies the foreground, while a residential neighborhood with houses and trees fills the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A large, sandy construction site with heavy machinery and a sediment pond occupies the foreground, while a residential neighborhood with houses and green lawns lines the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Construction equipment and piles of dirt occupy a large sandy lot in the foreground, with a residential neighborhood and green trees in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A construction site and buildings occupy the foreground, while a football field surrounded by a running track sits in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A construction site with piles of gravel, steel beams, and a large dirt pit sits in the foreground, while a sports stadium and track are visible in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

A construction site with dirt piles and heavy machinery sits in the foreground next to a school building and athletic field, with a residential neighborhood and lush greenery in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Concrete block foundations sit on a gravel lot in the foreground, with construction equipment and a sunset sky in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Construction workers build a curved concrete block wall in a dirt pit, with a larger building structure and heavy machinery under a cloudy sky in the background.

September 2026: The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Canal Winchester Schools is enhancing student opportunities with a new performing arts center, expanded athletic facilities, and improved campus access through a $29 million facilities project at Canal Winchester High School.

A facilities project at Canal Winchester Schools brings a new performing arts center and athletic field house to the high school campus, along with renovations to existing athletic facilities.
This $29 million initiative is Phase 1 of a long-term Master Facilities Plan, created in fall 2024 through community feedback from students, families, staff, and residents.
The project includes:

  • Build a new 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, including a blackbox classroom, storage, flyspace, and an orchestra pit.
  • Building a new Field House at Mike Locke Stadium featuring indoor turf, locker room, offices, training facilities, and a meeting room with access to a viewing patio overlooking Weiser Field.
  • Renovating the current field house, including the locker rooms
  • Build a softball and baseball complex with a turf baseball field, two turf softball fields, new dugouts, batting cages, and a press box with restrooms.
  • Adding additional bleachers at Mike Locke Stadium
  • Adding more parking to the high school site
  • Opening up traffic flow at Canal Winchester High School

The project is currently in the Design Development stage, with construction scheduled in phases through the 2027-2028 school year. The performing arts center is expected to be completed in the fall of 2027. The district is partnering with Schorr Architects and Summit Construction on the project.
The project was made possible through careful, proactive financial planning, without asking taxpayers to approve a bond issue.

Construction Photos

A brick building's side is visible in the foreground, with a construction site and distant trees under a clear blue sky in the background.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

Asphalt paving meets a dirt lot with a shadow of a person in the foreground, while a treeline and houses form the background under a bright blue sky.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

A cracked concrete path leads through a grassy field towards a small building and a line of trees under a clear blue sky.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

A large corrugated pipe lies on a grassy field in the foreground, with a pile of bricks and disturbed earth to the left, while a line of trees and houses forms the background under a clear blue sky.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

A football field with bleachers and a scoreboard in the background is in the foreground.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

Empty bleachers with a chain-link fence in the foreground are set against a clear blue sky with trees and a light pole in the background.

June 2026 brought exciting progress to the Canal Winchester High School campus. See the completed bleacher expansion and ongoing site work that is preparing the way for our new Performing Arts Center, Field House, and Baseball/Softball Complex.

Empty bleachers and a paved walkway are in the foreground, while a scoreboard and buildings are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Silver bleachers with ramps and stairs are in the foreground, with a black track and trees under a cloudy sky in the background.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

A concrete path leads through dry grass towards a stadium with bleachers, while a track and field are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

A freshly mowed grassy slope in the foreground leads to a stadium and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Tire tracks mark the dry, grassy foreground of a construction site where excavators work amidst trees and houses in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Muddy, disturbed earth in the foreground leads to a shallow pond and a line of trees with houses beyond under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Dry, patchy grass fills the foreground of a construction site where bulldozers work on a dirt mound, with a suburban neighborhood visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Piles of dirt and gravel in the foreground surround a construction site with a large brick building and an excavator in the background under a cloudy sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

A cracked concrete path leads through a grassy area with a small shed and a fenced field in the background under a clear blue sky.

July 2026: Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

In the foreground, stacks of dark metal beams and wrapped seating are piled on gravel, while in the background, bleachers and a stadium light stand under a cloudy sky.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Construction equipment and muddy trenches fill the foreground, while a large brick building and a parking lot occupy the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

A gravel-covered area in the foreground leads to bleachers and a building under a cloudy sky in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Construction equipment and materials are present in the foreground, with a sports field and surrounding greenery in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Tire tracks mark the muddy foreground leading to a dense wall of green trees in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Construction equipment and muddy trenches fill the foreground, with a large brick building and a parking lot visible in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

A concrete septic tank is being installed in a dug-out pit in the foreground, with a road and trees visible in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Orange construction fencing surrounds a dug-out area in the foreground, with a clear blue sky and a line of trees in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Workers in hard hats are building a cinder block wall in the foreground, with scaffolding and construction materials surrounding them, while a wooden fence and a cloudy sky form the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Workers in hard hats stand in a deep, rectangular excavation in the foreground, with a brick building and construction debris in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

A muddy, flooded field with standing water in the foreground is bordered by a parking lot and buildings, with a residential area and trees in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Construction equipment works on a building site in the foreground, with a school and parking lot visible in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Construction trenches filled with rebar and concrete are in the foreground, with a building and a small excavator visible in the background.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

A football stadium and parking lot are in the foreground, with a vast, cleared field and a suburban neighborhood stretching into the background under a clear sky.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

A large, empty dirt field with a metal structure on the left is bordered by houses and trees under a clear blue sky.

August 2026: Crews made major progress on the new ball fields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. From completed building pads and earthwork to new utilities and foundations taking shape, there's plenty happening behind the construction fences.

Performing Arts Center Renderings

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

Rows of dark seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage with a red curtain and wooden accents in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

Rows of empty theater seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage area and a brick-walled auditorium with a wood-paneled ceiling in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

A modern, brick-clad building with the %22Performing Arts Center%22 sign prominently displayed, set against a clear blue sky with a grassy foreground and a parked car visible.

An architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School, featuring a black box classroom, dedicated storage, fly space, and an orchestra pit.

Rows of dark theater seats fill the foreground, leading to a stage with a red curtain and stone-accented walls in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

Rows of empty black seats fill the foreground of a modern auditorium with a large red curtain on a stage in the background, illuminated by warm lighting.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

Rows of empty seats fill a large auditorium with a wooden stage in the foreground and a brick-patterned wall in the background.

Architect's rendering of the 700+ seat Performing Arts Center at Canal Winchester High School.

Baseball and Softball Complex Renderings

Aerial rendering of a new baseball and softball complex at Canal Winchester High School, featuring one turf baseball field and two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, a central press box with restrooms, walkways, and nearby parking.

Architect's rendering of the new baseball and softball complex with a turf baseball field, two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, and a press box with restrooms.

Aerial rendering of a new baseball and softball complex at Canal Winchester High School, featuring one turf baseball field and two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, a central press box with restrooms, walkways, and nearby parking.

Architect's rendering of the new baseball and softball complex with a turf baseball field, two turf softball fields, dugouts, batting cages, and a press box with restrooms.

Field House Rendering

A modern gymnasium with an outdoor seating area is in the foreground, while a sports field and stadium are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Architect's rendering of the field house at Mike Locke Stadium with indoor turf, locker rooms, offices, training facilities, and a meeting room overlooking Weiser Field.

A vast indoor football field with green turf and white markings fills the foreground, while the background reveals a high-ceilinged, industrial-looking structure with exposed beams and lighting.

An architect's rendering of the turf practice field in the new Field House at Mike Locke Stadium.

A brick building with a meeting room and outdoor seating is visible in the background, while a grassy slope and walkway occupy the foreground.

Architect's rendering of the classroom and viewing deck of the Field House at Mike Locke Stadium.

Exterior rendering of a large field house building near the stadium, with surrounding sidewalks, parking areas, and athletic fields visible in the background.

Architect's rendering of the field house at Mike Locke Stadium with indoor turf, locker rooms, offices, training facilities, and a meeting room overlooking Weiser Field.

An outdoor seating area with red umbrellas and tables is in the foreground, with a stadium and track in the background under a blue sky.

Architect's rendering of the viewing deck overlooking Weiser Field at Mike Locke Stadium.

About the Project

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  • $29 million investment at Canal Winchester High School
  • New 700+ seat Performing Arts Center with classroom and stage features
  • New Field House with indoor turf, locker rooms, and training space
  • Renovated existing athletic facilities, including locker rooms
  • New baseball and softball complex with turf fields and updated amenities
  • Additional stadium seating and expanded parking
  • Improved traffic flow on the high school campus
  • Phase 1 of a long-term, community-informed Master Facilities Plan
  • Construction scheduled through the 2027–2028 school year
  • Funded through proactive planning, without a bond issue
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A construction site with piles of gravel, steel beams, and a large dirt pit sits in the foreground, while a sports stadium and track are visible in the background.

The Facilities Improvement Project continues to make steady progress, with work advancing at the new ballfields, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse. Crews are moving into the next phases of construction, including foundations, utilities, drainage, parking areas, and concrete work across the three project sites.

Construction equipment and muddy trenches fill the foreground, while a large brick building and a parking lot occupy the background.

August marked another month of steady progress for Canal Winchester's facility improvements. The campus has transformed into a visibly active construction site, with major work now underway across several areas of the project.

Silver bleachers with ramps and stairs are in the foreground, with a black track and trees under a cloudy sky in the background.

Construction continues across the district, with bleacher work nearing completion and site preparation advancing for the baseball and softball complex, Performing Arts Center, and fieldhouse.

Timeline

Bleachers (Estimated 4-month duration)

  • Start: March 16, 2026
  • Finish: July 31, 2026

Ballfields (Estimated 5-month duration)

  • Start: June 1, 2026
  • Finish: November 30, 2026

Athletic Fieldhouse (Estimated 12-month duration)

  • Start: May 1, 2026
  • Finish: May 31, 2027

Performing Arts Center (Estimated 14-month duration)

  • Start: May 1, 2026
  • Finish: September 10, 2027

Fuel Station Relocation (Estimated 3-month duration)

  • Start: April 13, 2026
  • Finish: July 5, 2026

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