Summary
The current school has no stormwater controls — runoff just drains to the stream. The new plan would collect stormwater in basins under the new turf fields and route it through constructed wetlands, which commissioners liked as a possible teaching tool.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project was funded by a voter-approved referendum in May 2025; no township cost was discussed.
Everyone downstream of the campus gets better water quality and flood control, and students get an outdoor learning lab.
Nearby residents may face construction traffic and disruption during the multi-year build.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Shade Tree Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The township shared construction drawings for the proposed Middle School and wants the Shade Tree Commission's input on the landscaping and water management plans by September 21. This is the commission's chance to shape what trees and stormwater features make it into the final school design.
Environmental Advisory Council - Jun 17, 2026
The new middle school design uses natural gas and won't pursue formal LEED certification, disappointing some EAC members. Solar remains possible since the project is years out, and the council is pushing the district to assess its buildings for solar.
Environmental Advisory Council - May 20, 2026
School district and design team representatives shared plans for the new 360,000-square-foot middle school, which features solar-ready roofs and native landscaping, though formal LEED certification was dropped due to cost.
Planning Commission - Feb 24, 2026
The current school has no stormwater controls — runoff just drains to the stream. The new plan would collect stormwater in basins under the new turf fields and route it through constructed wetlands, which commissioners liked as a possible teaching tool.
Related development
Proposed Middle School
The commission's feedback could shape how many trees are planted and how stormwater is handled on the new school campus.
Abington School District Middle School Campus Redevelopment
A multi-year construction project on the campus, with the new school opening around June 2029 and the old building demolished afterward. Nearby residents will want to watch for community meetings on construction phasing and traffic.
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