New Pennsbury High School Construction Progressing

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — The Pennsbury School District has provided an update on how construction is progressing on its new $269.5 million high school.

The new high school will replace the current East and West high school campuses.

"We remain on schedule and on budget for a September 2029 opening and look forward to sharing weekly updates as construction progresses," school officials said.

Masonry construction of the main entrance to the high school is underway along with the Small Performance Theater, portions of the Band and Orchestra spaces, the Auditorium stage, and some of the Academic space, school officials said.

The footings and foundation for the Administrative and Arts section “A” of the building continue to be formed moving south on the site.

Here is some of the other work the school district listed:

• Masonry construction of stair towers in Administrative and Arts section “A” is finishing.
• Masonry crews have started block work at Stair 3 and 4 in the Academic “B” section.
• Waterproofing and insulation of the foundations have started and will continue to follow the masonry work.
• A new meter pit was installed next to the construction entrance, and water service will be tied in shortly.
• Tie-in of new water lines to the existing service is underway near East HS, as well as installation of a new hydrant in the same area.
• Excavation at the basin next to East HS will continue towards Hood Blvd.
• Electric and Communication manholes are now being installed.
• Electrical conduit to light poles at the parking area is being installed Underground plumbing installation has started in portion “A” of the building.
• The basin under what will be the future parking area in front of the high school is continuing to be filled with stone, and portions are receiving a basecourse.
• For security, we continue installing additional construction site lighting poles and cameras as active site areas increase.