SCC Breaks Ground for 2 School Projects in Neptune Township

State Fully Funding Additions to High School & Green Grove School

Neptune High School Rendering

Neptune Township, NJ (October 16, 2003) - The New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation (SCC) held groundbreaking ceremonies today to mark the start of the construction of additions and renovations to Neptune High School and Green Grove Elementary School in Neptune Township, Monmouth County. Educators, state, county and local officials, students and supporters were on hand for the two events.

The high school on Neptune Boulevard will undergo a 270,000-square-foot upgrade - a new 140,000-square-foot addition and renovations to a 130,000-square-foot area. The addition will include 64 classrooms, media center, science lab and auditorium. Renovations will include new lighting, ceilings, doors and HVAC. The current construction cost estimate is $47 million.

Al McNeill, retiring CEO, SCC

Improvements at the elementary school on Green Grove Road will include a 28,700-square-foot addition, and renovations to an existing 34,661-square-foot area. The addition will include classrooms, cafetorium and gym; renovations will include new ceilings, lighting and air-conditioning throughout. The current construction cost estimate is $8.3 million.

The projects, scheduled for completion in 2005, are being fully funded and managed by the SCC as part of the State's $8.6 billion school construction program that is helping to revitalize the community, bringing jobs and targeted growth to the area.

"This new construction in Neptune Township represents New Jersey's continued commitment to our children. We are living up to our most important obligation by providing 21st century facilities to ensure that every child has the opportunity to get the education they deserve and the skills necessary to start school," said Governor McGreevey.

Green Grove Elementary School Students

"The state is committed to improving school facilities for New Jersey students in a cost-effective, streamlined and efficient manner. School buildings must be designed to provide access to modern technology and a thoughtful environment which is conducive to student achievement," Governor McGreevey added.

Michael T. Lake, Superintendent of Schools

Michael T. Lake, Superintendent of Schools, stated, "The start of construction for expanded educational facilities at the Green Grove Elementary School and Neptune High School is a 'watershed event.' The school renovation and addition at both school sites, which will serve the vocational, fine arts and educational needs of over 2,100 pupils into the 21st century, highlights the best in educational practices and research, combined with cutting edge school design that will strengthen the educational mission of the district for decades to come."

Jack Spencer, new CEO of the SCC, noted, "These projects in Neptune Township are examples of the progress made in implementing New Jersey 's historic school construction initiative. They are representative of the many quality school facilities that will be built throughout the state under the educational facilities law."

Under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, the SCC is responsible for school projects throughout the State. The program is the largest public construction program ever undertaken by the State of New Jersey and represents one of the largest programs of its type ever undertaken in the nation.

Scarlet Fliers High School Cheerleaders

Neptune High School Groundbreaking

Green Grove Road Elementary School Groundbreaking

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