 School may be over, but one project is still ongoing. Hedy Clotter shows us how the Gene Dillon Elementary School is coming along. By next year, this construction site will be the new Gene Dillon Elementary School. The multiple-story building will serve fourth and fifth graders and is set on 160 acres, which will include gyms, playing fields and parking lots. Crews have been working since May 10th and are already making progress. Now it's June 5th. I would say, as far as footings and foundations, we have to be about 70 percent done. The sewer and water utility is in and so are the storm drains where water will run into the storm structures and into the ponds. The playing fields are also ready for seeding. Cons may scenario, they're working on the south wall of area C. They'll get it up to as high as they can reach before they set scaffolding. I'm standing inside the future home of the main gym in area A. The crew is using tower scaffolding to make it easier, faster and safer to lay the concrete block. Safety is key and no one is allowed on the site without proper gear. A reflective vest, safety glasses and a hard hat. Between the big steel, going up the structural steel, that would be our next big thing to start. Lead superintendent Gary Francisco says the project is going well and ahead of schedule. I have some hurdles along the way, I have no doubt, but we will hurdle them and we will be done on time. In Bemidji, Haiti quarter, Lakeland News. The school's date of completion is expected by the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.