The Lewisburg Area School District is getting a new playground at Kelly Elementary School and a greenhouse at the Lewisburg Area High School at a combined cost of nearly $800,000.
John Fairchild, director of administrative services, said the $487,261 playground and the $308,517 greenhouse are expected to be completed by the time school starts on August 21. The playground equipment is being installed by STF Installations of Mifflinburg, and the greenhouse is being constructed by general contractor Martin's Construction of Mifflinburg and electrical contractor B.A. Meixel, of Jersey Shore.
"Our existing playground equipment is about 30 years old and needs to be replaced," said Fairchild. "The equipment is being purchased from Playworld (PlayPower) in Lewisburg."
The district is using district capital funds in hand, supplemented by a donation from the Degenstein Foundation, for the playground. There are others who are discussing donations, but they are not finalized yet, he said.
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