As the cost to renovate three elementary schools crosses $100 million, Darien officials appear poised to grant them the extra money — but not without questioning if it’s worth starting over with new buildings instead. Because of additional work and unfavorable market conditions, the cost to renovate Hindley, Holmes and Royle elementary schools rose to $101.5 million, requiring the building committee to request an additional $19 million on top of the $82.25 million appropriated from the town. The three elementary schools are slated for extensive renovations including adding new building wings, removing portable classrooms and redesigning the libraries, among other updates. Construction was set to begin this past summer but was delayed nearly a year so the building committee could rebid the project following higher-than-anticipated bids from the first attempt.
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