Project Summary
The proposed new Soda Springs High School is designed to accommodate approximately 350 students, providing an updated and safe learning environment for Soda Springs Students. The new facility would be built south of current school on the same site as the current high school. If the bond passes, construction for the new high school is expected to begin in 2025. Classes will be able to remain in session at the current high school until the new school is complete. It is anticipated that classes will be held in the new school starting in the fall of 2027.
Current High School Status
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Existing Facilities Condition Evaluation Report
In 2014, an existing facilities condition evaluation of the current Soda Springs High School was conducted by Plan 1 Architects and Engineering Systems Solutions to determine the remaining lifespan of the building. Some excerpts from their reported findings were, "It is our opinion that the existing structure has an additional 10 to 15 years of service-life. The big concern is future seismic events, which cannot be predicted. The structure has resisted moderate sized earthquakes in the past, but has not experienced a large magnitude earthquake that the area is capable of producing. It is our opinion that the high school would suffer extensive damage with high possibility of collapse in a large seismic event."
In their evaluation of the current HVAC system, they determined, "The HVAC systems have exceeded their expected life. The systems and technologies employed at this facility are outdated. Many of the air handling systems were noisy and present sound issues for a school environment. Steam systems require a substantial amount of maintenance and low efficiencies are typical for smaller systems of this size. The condensate receiver has substantial corrosion issues. Much of the steam piping is not properly insulated. It is anticipated that much of the steam piping has corrosion issues and is leaking. Duct insulation and liner is old and in disarray. Pneumatic control systems also require substantial maintenance and do not employ increased energy efficiency strategies of the more current control systems.
The method of return air for this building does not meet current building codes. The ventilation air that is introduced in to the building through the air handling systems is returned through the corridors. Current code does not allow return or relief air through exit corridors. A major HVAC renovation would require these issues be addressed. A major deficiency throughout the building is the lack of adequate ventilation air. Many spaces do not currently have
ventilation air or are significantly under-ventilated such as: board room, front offices, cafeteria, weight room, music room, locker rooms, and stage. The lack of air conditioning for the facility may limit the use of the building for summer programs or classes."
In their evaluation of the current HVAC system, they determined, "The HVAC systems have exceeded their expected life. The systems and technologies employed at this facility are outdated. Many of the air handling systems were noisy and present sound issues for a school environment. Steam systems require a substantial amount of maintenance and low efficiencies are typical for smaller systems of this size. The condensate receiver has substantial corrosion issues. Much of the steam piping is not properly insulated. It is anticipated that much of the steam piping has corrosion issues and is leaking. Duct insulation and liner is old and in disarray. Pneumatic control systems also require substantial maintenance and do not employ increased energy efficiency strategies of the more current control systems.
The method of return air for this building does not meet current building codes. The ventilation air that is introduced in to the building through the air handling systems is returned through the corridors. Current code does not allow return or relief air through exit corridors. A major HVAC renovation would require these issues be addressed. A major deficiency throughout the building is the lack of adequate ventilation air. Many spaces do not currently have
ventilation air or are significantly under-ventilated such as: board room, front offices, cafeteria, weight room, music room, locker rooms, and stage. The lack of air conditioning for the facility may limit the use of the building for summer programs or classes."
Proposed Improvements
Technology upgrades
Auxiliary Gym
Increased auditorium size
Improved security measures
Commons/student center/cafeteria
More parking / improved bus circulation
No more modular classrooms
Testing lab
Science lab
Modern learning spaces
Improved ADA compliance
Auxiliary Gym
Increased auditorium size
Improved security measures
Commons/student center/cafeteria
More parking / improved bus circulation
No more modular classrooms
Testing lab
Science lab
Modern learning spaces
Improved ADA compliance
Proposed Site Plan for New School
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Preliminary Design Concept.
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