EHS Board of Education Construction Update

Regency Construction's monthly update to the Board of Education on November 7, 2007. Click here to view this segment in its entirety.

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Look Out Below!

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On Wednesday, November 21st, drilling company Jackson Geothermal brought its big rig to Elyria High to run a geothermal conductivity test, the first step toward being "green." The test ultimately seeks to measure underground temperature over time to determine if the soil is suitable for a geothermal system. Geothermal heating/cooling is one way the district hopes to incorporate environmentally and fiscally sound green features into the new facility.

Doing the job of drilling were fifteen 20-foot drill rods boring 300 feet below surface, the depth at which thermal conductivity testing takes place. Along the way, drilling-company experts meticulously logged depths and ground conditions after each rod had its turn in the dirt.

The final conductivity report is expected to be complete in early December.

For more pictures of today's drilling, click here.

Scoping Out the Site

www.anewelyriahigh.org now has a live video feed to the construction site! What this means is that once demo and construction work begins, you'll be able to catch the action in real-time without leaving your computer desk. Eventually more cameras will be added to allow a more comprehensive view of the site. Stay tuned!