Lowell High School construction budget approved at $418.1 million
Lowell School Building Committee approves $418.1 million Lowell High School construction budget. Assistant City Manager Shawn Machado reported the project is in Phase 4 (month 5), with construction phasing on track and Skanska Consultants managing budget and timeline. The committee approved Budget
School Building Committee · Meeting of May 21, 2026
Lowell School Building Committee approves $418.1 million Lowell High School construction budget. Assistant City Manager Shawn Machado reported the project is in Phase 4 (month 5), with construction phasing on track and Skanska Consultants managing budget and timeline. The committee approved Budget Review Report 5 unanimously, transferring two million dollars to the furniture, fixtures, and equipment line item.
Minority workforce participation stands at 27.6 percent, exceeding the 15.3 percent goal; female workforce is at 5.3 percent against a 6.9 percent target.
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Source: the School Building Committee meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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