Upper Dublin School District will see the demolition of Jarrettown Elementary School and the construction of a new $60 million, 84,000 sf facility in its place, Mainline Media News reported.

The new school will accommodate 600 students and will require tax increases for the next four years, currently projected at 4 percent, 3.6 percent, 3.2 percent and 3.1 percent.

The decision to demolish the 1950s-era Jarrettown building stems from its deteriorating conditions, including the HVAC and control systems and other logistical challenges.

“It has no sprinkler system or central air-conditioning, has water service leaks, needs maintenance for a sewage pump and two boilers, has limited food service space and numerous exterior classroom doors, which is a security issue,” Mainline Media said.

The plan was approved by the School Board on June 23.

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