High school in Fort Myers, Florida, undergoes extensive renovation
Key Highlights
- A 14-classroom science building and full-size gymnasium were constructed to support STEM education and athletics.
- Upgrades included improved lighting, flooring, HVAC, fire safety and communication systems.
- Additional facilities such as visual arts classrooms, a testing center, and a child care academy were added.
The Lee County (Florida) district has completed an extensive renovation of Riverdale High School in Fort Myers.
The district says the two-year, $108 million upgrade has transformed the campus:
- A 14-classroom science building and full-size gymnasium were constructed.
- Visual arts classrooms, a dedicated testing facility, and a child care academy were added.
- Lighting, flooring, paint, HVAC, audio, fire safety and communications infrastructure were all upgraded.
- The parking lot was redesigned and expanded to accommodate 774 vehicles.
- Sports fields were relocated, and beach volleyball and outdoor basketball courts were added.
Money for the renovation came from a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2018.