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title: "Holmes Elementary School Abatement & Demolition Project – San Diego, CA"
url: "https://watkinsenviro.com/project/holmes-elementary-school/"
post_type: "project"
date_published: "2025-09-02T14:09:25+00:00"
date_modified: "2026-06-17T23:41:34+00:00"
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# Holmes Elementary School Abatement & Demolition Project – San Diego, CA

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				Project Details
Holmes Elementary School, part of San Diego Unified School District, is undergoing a Whole Site Modernization that includes new construction, classroom upgrades, and the development of a joint-use playfield to serve both the school and local community.
Key project components include:

New Construction:

Upper-grade classroom building
Student services facility
Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) building and two new kindergarten classrooms

Modernization & Interior Upgrades:

Renovation of existing upper-grade and kindergarten classrooms with updated finishes, paint, flooring, and whiteboards
Modernization of three additional classroom buildings
Expansion of the food services kitchen
Conversion of the current student services building into additional educational space

Site Improvements:

New parking lot with student drop-off/pick-up areas
Upgrades to campus security and hard court play areas

Joint-Use Grass Playfield:

Grass field with a walking/running track, trees, fencing, and drinking fountains
Built under the Play All Day partnership with the City of San Diego
Open to the public after school hours and during breaks

Construction began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed by late 2026.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				DistrictSan Diego Unified School District
Project MagnitudeMultiple new buildings; modernization of classrooms and kitchen; joint-use grass playfield
Project TimelineConstruction from April 2024 to late 2026
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				

 

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