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NewsWPTV News Channel 5 (NBC West Palm) — LocalJuly 16, 2026St. Lucie

Murray Middle School Demolition and Rebuild Project

Demolition has begun at Murray Middle School to clear the site for a new campus following damage caused by a tornado during Hurricane Milton. The project includes the construction of a new administration building, media center, and art lab.

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Why It Matters

The school district is spending $3.3 million on the initial demolition phase of a project scheduled for completion in December 2027, which will replace facilities damaged by a natural disaster.

Key Facts

  • The demolition phase of the Murray Middle School project has officially begun.
  • The cost for the demolition phase is $3.3 million.
  • The rebuild project includes a new administration building, a media center, and an art lab.
  • The project is a response to damage sustained from a tornado during Hurricane Milton.
  • The entire rebuild project is expected to be completed by December 2027.

Who's Mentioned

locationMurray Middle School“The site of the demolition and future rebuild.”otherHurricane Milton“The weather event that caused the damage necessitating the rebuild.”