Malagari, Collett welcome over $2.5 million in state grants for school facility upgrades
Rep. Steve Malagari October 23, 2024 | 2:49 PM
LANSDALE, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, today announced over $2.5 million in state funding for facility improvements across the North Penn and Souderton Area School Districts, thanks to the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program.
“These grants are an important step toward creating modern classrooms where students can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching,” said Malagari. “By investing in energy-efficient upgrades, we enhance the daily experience in our schools and ensure that our facilities are built for long-term sustainability. I’m proud to see these funds making a real difference in our local schools.”
“Every student in our community deserves a safe, comfortable place to learn, grow and thrive,” said Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery. “I was pleased to work with our partners on the state and local levels to support these critical upgrades for school facilities within the North Penn and Souderton Area districts.”
The grants include:
North Penn School District: Middle School HVAC Upgrades Project
North Penn School District received $575,000 to replace two boilers and upgrade the air conditioning system at Penndale Middle School. With only one operational boiler, the district is at risk of losing the ability to heat the building. The upgrades will also include the replacement of aging heating and cooling equipment.
Souderton Area School District: HVAC Equipment Replacement Project
The $1 million grant has been allocated to replace deteriorated HVAC systems across three Souderton Area School District buildings, including Souderton Area Senior High, Oak Ridge Elementary and Vernfield Elementary schools. Nineteen aging HVAC units containing outdated and hazardous refrigerants will be swapped for modern, energy-efficient systems that improve air quality and reduce environmental impact.
Souderton Area School District: West Broad Street Elementary Facility Upgrades Project
At West Broad Street Elementary, $1 million will be used to install new heating and cooling systems, upgrade hot water infrastructure, and enhance energy efficiency through modern HVAC units, ductless ventilators and LED lighting. In addition to new boilers and a natural gas service line, these improvements will regulate indoor temperature and lighting to make the school more energy efficient.
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