Raise the Roof: The Latest on Mehlville High School Auditorium Progress

Are you still keeping an eye on construction progress of Mehlville High School's new auditorium?

The cinder block 'footprint' of the building is now done, which allowed for roof work to begin this week, according to an update provided at the April 25 Board of Education meeting. Roof staging started Monday.

"We've been challenged, of course, with the weather... that's all taken into consideration. All in all, the project is going really smooth," director of facilities Steve Habeck said.

In a few weeks, electricians, plumbers and carpenters will be at work inside the structure, he said.

The board approved construction on the 20,300 square foot auditorium last fall to support a variety of academic, musical, theatrical and civic events. The auditorium will have seating for 522, dressing rooms, a costume storage room, and shop for construction of scenery.

The Mehlville School District recently shared a web cam link that allows you to see what's going on 24/7. 

“It’s getting more and more exciting, the auditorium is really taking shape,” Knost said during last week’s meeting.

The project is expected to be completed this fall.

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