STV is serving as owner’s project manager for the $76 million renovation and expansion of Three Oaks Memorial School in Middlefield, Connecticut, supporting Regional School District 13’s elementary facilities program. The project includes approximately 51,000 square feet of expansion, bringing the school to more than 101,000 square feet and consolidating programs currently housed at Brewster Elementary School in Durham and John Lyman Elementary School in Middlefield.
Working alongside QA+M Architects, O&G Industries and the district’s project team, STV is guiding the program through design, construction and closeout while providing full project management and advisory services to support District 13’s Building Committee. Originally built in 1954, Memorial School is being transformed with new and renovated learning spaces, upgrades to major building systems and improvements to safety, accessibility and overall performance.
What challenges is STV addressing?
The project requires careful planning to modernize and expand an aging school while aligning with Regional School District 13’s broader elementary consolidation goals. STV is helping manage the complexity of coordinating design and construction, navigating permitting and approvals and advancing site improvements, such as circulation updates, separating bus and parent traffic and adding additional parking.
What solutions is STV delivering?
STV is providing full owner’s project manager services from preconstruction through completion, coordinating closely with the district, design team and contractor. The program introduces project-based learning spaces, STEM and makerspace labs, flexible breakout areas, outdoor classrooms, upgraded building systems and improved site circulation.
How does the project benefit the community?
When complete, Three Oaks Memorial School will give students, teachers and families a healthier, more efficient pre-K-5 environment that supports a range of teaching approaches and student services. By bringing elementary programs together on one campus, the project will strengthen day-to-day operations and better serve district families for years to come.
Key stats and accolades
- Approximately 51,000 square feet of expansion
- More than 101,000 square feet total upon completion
- Creates a consolidated pre-K-5 campus for Regional School District 13
- Includes project-based learning spaces, STEM and makerspace labs, breakout areas and outdoor classrooms
Image Credit: QA+M Architects
