The Ask
In 2017, two powerful Atlantic storms, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, slammed the U.S. Virgin Islands, damaging all schools in the area. To get children back to learning quickly and safely, the department of education required multiple durable and code-compliant structures that could serve as interim school facilities while officials refurbished or replaced the damaged buildings. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials approved $34 million for the initial installation of these interim facilities, which included a number of Sprung structures.
How sprung delivered
Within weeks, Sprung mobilized, shipped and erected seven gymnasiums and two kitchens. Featuring rust-free aluminum, tensioned membrane technology and energy-efficient fiberglass insulation, the structures were designed to withstand the island’s highly corrosive environment. Complete with an exterior protective hard wall system, the structures kept students safe while enabling steady education during the disaster recovery period.
The specs
- GYMNASIUMS
- 30’ wide x 60’ long - Guy Benjamin Elementary School (St. John, USVI)
- 60’ wide x 90’ long - Arthur A. Richards Junior High School (St. Croix, USVI)
- 60’ wide x 90’ long - Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School (St. Thomas, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long - Arthur A. Richards Junior High School (St. Croix, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long - Addelita Cancryn Junior High School (St. Thomas, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long - John H. Woodson Junior High School (St. Croix, USVI)
- 90’ wide x 120’ long - Central High School (St. Croix, USVI)
- KITCHENS
- 30’ wide x 60’ long - Addelita Cancryn Junior High School - (St Thomas, USVI)
- 30’ wide x 60’ long - Arthur A. Richards Junior High School - (St. Croix, USVI)
