The Klein Collins High School auditorium and traffic flow project will begin soon, Klein ISD officials confirmed via email on Oct. 22. A filing was listed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Oct. 9.
Per Klein-ISD officials, the estimated project cost is $29 million, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027 and conclude by September 2028.
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Per previous Community Impact coverage, the project will be funded by KISD’s $900 million bond, which was approved by voters in May 2022, along with several other projects.
“The Klein Collins High School traffic safety improvements and auditorium renovation are part of the community-approved 2022 Bond program, reflecting our community’s continued investment in safe, modern, and functional schools that support outstanding opportunities for students,” a Klein ISD spokesperson said.
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Major priorities of the project include reducing traffic congestion along Ella Boulevard and improving student safety and traffic flow through a redesigned traffic pattern and a designated student drop-off and pick-up lane, district officials said.
The project will also include repaving campus driveways to improve the safety and condition of roadways used daily by students, staff, families, and visitors.
Meanwhile, the auditorium renovation will modernize the facility to standards consistent with the district's high schools and provide enhanced instructional spaces for student performances, practices, and fine arts programs. The project also includes needed renovations to the school Nutrition and Food Services area.
“We are grateful to the Klein ISD community for approving the 2022 Bond program and making these important improvements for our students, our schools, and our community possible,” a district spokesperson said. “This project is another example of our commitment to honoring that investment by prioritizing student safety and security, maintaining our existing facilities, and ensuring our schools provide exceptional learning environments for generations of Klein ISD students.”
