Crestwood complex phases advance with $4.8M funding and construction timelines revealed
June 05, 2025 | Sumter 01, School Districts, South Carolina
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The Sumter School District Finance Committee convened on June 4, 2025, to discuss the ongoing construction project at Crestwood High School, focusing on funding and project phases. The meeting highlighted the complexities of the project, which has faced delays and additional costs since its inception.
The committee addressed the timeline for construction, noting that the initial aggressive deadline of January 2025 was not met due to various factors, including delays in receiving necessary materials like bleachers and press boxes. The project is being executed in phases, with the first phase nearing completion and currently undergoing inspections.
A significant point of discussion was the additional $4.8 million approved by the board for phases two through four of the project. This funding is intended to enhance the athletic complex further, which has not been fully usable since the school's opening. The district is relying on bond proceeds to finance the project, which will be allocated in phases based on cash flow.
Phase two, estimated at $1.565 million, will include essential additions such as restrooms and fencing. Phase three, which has not yet secured funding, will focus on parking lot resurfacing and expanding seating capacity. The final phase will involve constructing a field house, with an estimated cost of $1.79 million.
The committee also discussed the potential for cost increases, clarifying that the additional funding was not due to continuous cost increases but rather the need for enhancements that were not included in the original project estimate. The total expected cost for the entire project is approximately $9.8 million, with most figures being estimates pending the bidding process.
In a notable recommendation, the committee proposed moving a portion of phase three's budget to phase two to accommodate changes suggested by the Office of School Facilities (OSF). This adjustment would not increase overall costs and aims to keep the project within budget.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue assessing the district's needs and seeking board approval for future phases as funding becomes available. The ongoing construction at Crestwood is a critical investment in the district's athletic facilities, aiming to provide better resources for student athletes.
The committee addressed the timeline for construction, noting that the initial aggressive deadline of January 2025 was not met due to various factors, including delays in receiving necessary materials like bleachers and press boxes. The project is being executed in phases, with the first phase nearing completion and currently undergoing inspections.
A significant point of discussion was the additional $4.8 million approved by the board for phases two through four of the project. This funding is intended to enhance the athletic complex further, which has not been fully usable since the school's opening. The district is relying on bond proceeds to finance the project, which will be allocated in phases based on cash flow.
Phase two, estimated at $1.565 million, will include essential additions such as restrooms and fencing. Phase three, which has not yet secured funding, will focus on parking lot resurfacing and expanding seating capacity. The final phase will involve constructing a field house, with an estimated cost of $1.79 million.
The committee also discussed the potential for cost increases, clarifying that the additional funding was not due to continuous cost increases but rather the need for enhancements that were not included in the original project estimate. The total expected cost for the entire project is approximately $9.8 million, with most figures being estimates pending the bidding process.
In a notable recommendation, the committee proposed moving a portion of phase three's budget to phase two to accommodate changes suggested by the Office of School Facilities (OSF). This adjustment would not increase overall costs and aims to keep the project within budget.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue assessing the district's needs and seeking board approval for future phases as funding becomes available. The ongoing construction at Crestwood is a critical investment in the district's athletic facilities, aiming to provide better resources for student athletes.
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