Chesterfield spends about $7 million to build new Grange Hall Elementary School

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County has purchased dozens of acres of land to build a new Grange Hall Elementary School, according to Wednesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

During the meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the county announced it spent about $7.2 million to buy seven properties from 8800-9000 Winterpock Road for the new elementary school.

The county said it aligns with the current market per lot value, according to an independent appraisal.

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It was also approved as part of the 2022 bond referendum.

Per the board of supervisors, the county will also contribute roughly $760,000 to improve the roads that will serve the school.

The acres will allow the county to build a new Grange Hall Elementary School, which is scheduled to open in August 2029.