GOWANDA — The $44.5 million capital project vote for the Gowanda Central School District is Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., in the library of Gowanda Middle School.

The proposal includes the construction of a new turf athletic field for lacrosse, as well as auditorium and library upgrades and crucial maintenance needs, including several roof replacements.

While the proposed project totals $44.5 million of work, the district anticipates no additional tax impact on its residents. The district would utilize $9.5 million of Capital Reserve funds, along with $9.1 million of Native American Aid and $340,000 in Excel Aid to fund the project, along with the State Building Aid amount of $25.56 million. The Gowanda Central School District has a State Building Aid reimbursement rate of 95.4% on aid-eligible work.

The $44.5 million capital project features $32 million of work targeted for the Middle/High School campus, with the remaining $12.5 million at the Elementary School campus. The capital project proposal was designed by Young and Wright Architectural.

If approved by voters, New York State approval of the project is targeted for early 2027, with construction likely to begin in 2028 if approved by the state.

In the event that the vote is postponed due to weather or other circumstances, the vote will be held on the next day the polling site is available, during the same hours as listed. Voters are urged to monitor the district website in the event of a postponed vote for more information.