Joplin High School

Project Overview

In May 2011, a deadly 1-mile-wide EF-5 tornado with speeds over 200 mph tore a path of destruction through the heart of Joplin, Missouri. While Joplin High School remained standing, the resulting damage required the school to be demolished and rebuilt. Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) immediately mobilized to support the city of Joplin on its road to recovery, managing the earthwork and utility packages for Joplin High School.

ESS completed site demolition and clearing of 30 acres, excavated and set over 200,000 cubic yards of material to grade, stockpiled 17,171 cubic yards of topsoil, and handled 11 mine shaft closures. In addition to storm, sanitary, and water utilities, ESS completed 792 linear feet of trench drains, 10,373 square feet of articulating block, and 841 linear feet of box culverts. ESS is proud to support the Joplin community as they rebuild their city.