Montgomery County · East Norriton · MCPC #26-0109-001
Cole Manor Elementary School Expansion
2350 Springview Rd., Norristown, PA 19401, East Norriton, PA · 11,615 sq ft non-residential, school · 10.27 acres
About this project
The Norristown Area School District is constructing an 11,615-square-foot, one-story modular addition to Cole Manor Elementary School, along with new paved walkways and stormwater management facilities. The project impacts approximately 0.837 acres of the school's 10.266-acre property.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Stormwater basin naturalization planting plan, Opportunity to integrate stormwater basins into curriculum
- Applicant
- Norristown Area School District
- Engineer / rep.
- Jeffrey Cardwell
- Zoning
- IN - Institutional District
- Tax parcel
- 33-00-08107-05-9
- Cross street
- Lawnton Road
- Approvals needed
- waivers
Filing history
- 2026-04-23 · MCPC #26-0109-001 · Land Dev Plan, Prelim Plan · 11,615 sq ft
County review letters
2026-04-23 · ENORR 26-0109-001r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The Norristown Area School District plans to add an 11,615-square-foot, one-story modular (factory-built) building to Cole Manor Elementary School at 2350 Springview Rd. in East Norriton. It also includes new paved walkways and stormwater facilities. The work touches about 0.84 acres of the school's 10.27-acre property.
Local reporting says the addition is part of a roughly $12 million district plan. The plan also covers Hancock Elementary and the administration building. The district says its buildings are nearly full. Reported goals include eight classrooms, flexible spaces and more room for autism support programs. The district says modular construction costs less and is finished faster than traditional building.
No opposition was found in the sources reviewed.
What it could mean nearby
- Only a small part of the 10-acre school site is affected, so most open space on the property should stay as it is.
- New stormwater facilities are part of the plan to manage runoff from the added building and paving.
- More classroom space could ease crowding, and the district links the plan to possible student growth from nearby redevelopment.
- Construction activity near Springview Rd. is likely, but no traffic study or schedule was found.
Where it stands
The school board approved the modular expansion plan in July 2025, and the county's latest filing is dated April 2026. Next steps usually are municipal and state permit reviews, then construction and installation of the modules.
- Apr 23, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
- Jul 2025 School board voted unanimously to approve the roughly $12 million modular expansion plan
Want to weigh in? The Norristown Area School District board and the East Norriton Township planning and supervisor meetings are the likely venues for comment, though no specific hearing was found.
Who's behind it
Norristown Area School District · The public school district serving Norristown and East Norriton, which operates Cole Manor Elementary and other local schools.
Around the web
- Norristown is 'effectively out' of school space. The district has approved a $12M expansion projectWHYY · Jul 11, 2025Reports the school board's unanimous approval of a roughly $12 million modular expansion including Cole Manor, and the district's reasons.
Planning terms explained
- Modular addition
- A building section made in a factory and delivered to the site, which usually speeds up construction.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins or drains that control rainwater runoff from roofs and pavement.
- Impacted acreage
- The portion of the property where construction or land disturbance will occur.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.1M
- ~116 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~29 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
- Modular building addition
- New paved walkways
- Stormwater management facilities