Cumberland County · South Middleton Township · #3247
New Fieldhouse & Site Improvements, South Middleton SD
South Middleton Township, PA · 10,201 sq ft non-residential, school
About this project
The South Middleton School District plans to replace the existing field houses and concessions at Eckard Field with a new home field house and a new visitor field house, totaling 10,201 sq ft. The work also includes ambulance access, new bleachers, a replacement fence, and milling and overlay of the access drive around the field.
Official description: South Middleton School District is currently planning to remove the existing field houses / concessions and construct a new home field house and a new visitor field house on the east and northwest side of Eckard Field. Improvements will involve construction of the new buildings, ambulance access to the field, placement of new bleachers, replacing the existing fence, and mill and overlay of the remaining macadam access around the field.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
South Middleton School District plans to replace the old field houses and concession stands at its football stadium, Eckard Field (the district's own page spells it Ecker Field). The county filing describes a new home field house and a separate visitor field house, about 10,201 square feet in total.
The project also adds ambulance access, new bleachers and a replacement fence. The access drive around the field would be milled and repaved with an overlay.
The district's fundraising page says the current field house dates to the 1950s, with an addition about 24 years ago. It cites a failing roof, outdated restrooms and concessions, and too little storage. The new building would have modern team rooms, officials' areas and accessible restrooms. The district is running a capital campaign with a $3 million goal, and the page said about $1.19 million was raised or committed. Construction would start once enough money is raised.
What it could mean nearby
- The school's existing stadium site is being rebuilt, so no new land appears to be developed.
- Ambulance access should improve emergency response at games and events.
- Repaving the drive around the field is part of the work.
- The records do not mention new homes, jobs or changes to traffic.
Where it stands
The county filing shows the plan under local review. The district says construction depends on fundraising. After review and approval, bidding and construction usually follow, and the district estimates 18 to 24 months of building once it starts.
- Oct 21, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
- Sep 2025 District launched a capital campaign for the stadium field house, according to local news headlines
Want to weigh in? The South Middleton Township planning commission and supervisors usually review land development plans, and the school board decides on the district's side. Residents can comment at their public meetings.
Who's behind it
South Middleton School District · A public school district serving South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, PA, and operating Boiling Springs High School and its athletic facilities.
Around the web
- Fieldhouse CampaignSouth Middleton School DistrictThe district describes why the field house is being replaced, its planned features, the fundraising goal and the construction timeline.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of construction projects on a site, covering things like buildings, drives and stormwater.
- Milling and overlay
- Grinding off the top layer of an old paved surface and laying new asphalt on top.
- Capital campaign
- A fundraising drive for a specific building project.
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: $3.6M
- ~51 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~25 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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