Balboa Elementary School Campus Modernization Project

Project Details

Balboa Elementary School, part of the San Diego Unified School District, completed a comprehensive campus modernization focused on Building 100, campus safety, infrastructure, accessibility, and the overall learning environment.

New Classroom and Administration Facility

The project included construction of a new 15,000-square-foot facility with classrooms and administrative offices. A new main campus entrance was also created to improve accessibility, security, and circulation for students, staff, and visitors.

Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

Campus-wide upgrades included improved wireless networks, new fire alarm and emergency communication systems, enhanced security lighting and fencing, expanded parking, and improved student drop-off and pick-up areas.

Watkins Environmental supports school modernization projects with services such as interior demolition and selective demolition, helping prepare existing facilities for renovation and infrastructure upgrades.

Accessibility and Building Modernization

The project also included ADA-compliant improvements, seismic upgrades, and structural reinforcements throughout the campus. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sewer systems were modernized, while interior and exterior building improvements included new doors, windows, finishes, fixtures, and roof replacements where needed.

Outdoor and Campus Enhancements

Additional site work included repairs to concrete infrastructure, resurfacing and grading of playgrounds and fields, and improvements to multipurpose and performance spaces.

A Safer, More Modern Campus

The completed improvements provide Balboa Elementary School with updated learning spaces, stronger infrastructure, improved accessibility, and enhanced safety features designed to better serve students and staff.