The project to renovate the former Holton Middle School in East Durham to become a community center -- including a wellness center partnership between Duke and Lincoln Community Health, a vo-tech center, and recreational space -- hit a minor snag this Saturday afternoon.
WRAL is reporting that a fire started in one room of the structure on N. Driver St. when several drop cords connected to temporary power caused some containers of paint to catch fire. Smoke damage permeated the building but structural damage, fortunately, impacted only the one room itself.
No word yet on any impact to the project timeframe; the new center has been expected to be open in time for the 2009-10 school year. The $16.7 million project is 50% funded by the City using 2005 GO bond funds. The project made its way through the Development Review Board only in June, meaning construction likely just started on the facility.
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