Ground breaking on $116M, multi-phase project in East Greenbush School District Friday

Sarah Darmanjian WNYT
April 25, 2025 - 12:52 PM

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT)- New tennis and basketball courts along with a new roof are coming to Columbia High School.

The East Greenbush School District will be holding a groundbreaking event Friday afternoon to kick off the project approved in 2024. The project is part of a larger one expected to happen over the next five years in six stages.

The $116M project will upgrade facilities and grounds at all seven schools in the district including:

  • replacement of HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and air conditioning throughout the elementary schools
  • classroom additions in elementary schools
  • library renovations in all schools
  • new playgrounds
  • improvements to the athletic field
  • upgrades to sidewalks and parking lots
  • infrastructure upgrades at all schools

The district said 72% of the project costs will be reimbursed by New York State Building Aid.