Construction Updates

Now more than ever, the world needs creative thinkers, courageous leaders and dynamic innovators. At St. Catherine's we have a bold vision to develop the southern third of campus into a catalyst for transformational experiences that will engage the hearts and minds of every student and the broader Richmond community.

Project Timing
Phase 1:
•Performance Park, Julie Dayton Field and South Parking Lot began construction Spring 2018; project concluded Spring 2019

Phase 2:
• McVey Hall closed May 2019; demolition completed Summer 2019
• Maple Avenue Studio completed Fall 2019
• Permits submitted Fall 2019
• The groundbreaking is contingent upon meeting the guideline of 75% of project cost funding secured

Recent News

List of 8 news stories.

Construction Update December 2019

Highlights from a Dec. 13, 2019 communication sent from Head of School Dr. Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff
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Julie Dayton Field at Performance Park Now Open

Phase 1 of the development of the southern third of campus is now complete.
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Phase 1 Nearing Completion & Next Steps

Despite the high rainfall throughout the summer and fall, Phase 1 construction is on schedule to be completed by January 1, 2019. Plans are being made to sunset McVey Hall which houses McVey Theatre and the Dance Studio.
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Construction from the air

Watch this short aerial video to see the latest construction ( August 9, 2018)

Video: https://youtu.be/L1pRKuZ4g5E
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Summer Construction Progresses

Phase one of the construction project is moving along on the field preparation and the new Lower School playgrounds.

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Carpool and Parking Changes Effective April 11

The South Lot near McVey Theatre will no longer support carpool, pickups for after-school activities or parking.
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Phase One Update

We anticipate beginning Phase One construction soon, pending the receipt of permits. There is some preliminary demolition that may begin the weekend of February 17-19, when school is not in session; impacts to campus and the surrounding area should be minimal.

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Phase One Announcement

St. Catherine's anticipates breaking ground Spring 2018 on Phase One that will include 172 surface parking spaces and a regulation-size turf field, providing year-round dry space for athletic competition, physical education, and recess.
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