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NewsWPTV News Channel 5 — Treasure CoastJuly 16, 2026St. Lucie

Murray Middle School Demolition and Rebuild Project

Demolition has begun at Murray Middle School to clear the site for a new facility following damage caused by a tornado during Hurricane Milton. The project includes a new administration building, media center, and art lab, with construction slated to finish by December 2027.

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Why It Matters

The school district is spending $3.3 million on the initial demolition phase of a multi-year reconstruction project that will replace facilities destroyed 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 reconstruction plan includes a new administration building, a media center, and an art lab.
  • The entire project is expected to be completed by December 2027.
  • The rebuild is a direct response to damage sustained from a tornado during Hurricane Milton.

Who's Mentioned

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