Cumberland County · Carlisle Borough · #3206
Mooreland Elementary School
Carlisle Borough, PA · 21,500 sq ft non-residential, school
About this project
Redevelopment of parts of the Mooreland Elementary School property in Carlisle Borough, with about 21,500 sq ft of school additions plus parking, access drives, utility extensions, stormwater management and landscaping.
Official description: The purpose of this plan is to redevelop portions of the existing Mooreland Elementary School property. The subject property (pin# 04-21-0322-297 EX) is located within INS Institutional District. The plan will propose additions to the existing elementary school along with supporting features such as a parking lots, access drives, utility extensions, stormwater management and landscaping.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a project at Mooreland Elementary School in Carlisle Borough. It would add about 21,500 square feet of new school space. That is roughly the size of several large classroom wings.
The work also includes parking, access drives, utility extensions, stormwater controls and landscaping. The records call it a redevelopment of parts of the existing school property, so the school stays on its current site.
A local news report on the school district's building options named Mooreland as one of a few elementary sites with enough land to expand. It said land behind the school is used by the borough for recreation. No plan had been adopted when that article ran. No coverage of approvals, opposition or a construction schedule was found.
What it could mean nearby
- New parking and access drives could change how cars enter and leave the school at drop-off and pick-up times.
- Stormwater facilities are meant to manage rain runoff from the new buildings and pavement.
- A news report said open land behind the school is used by the borough for recreation. How the project affects that land is not confirmed.
- Utility extensions would serve the new additions.
Where it stands
The latest county filing was on 2026-06-30. This suggests the plans are under local and county review. Next steps usually include borough planning review, a decision on the land development plan, and then stormwater and building permits before construction starts.
- Jun 30, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Carlisle Borough's planning commission and borough council usually review land development plans at public meetings, and the school board handles the district's side. Residents can comment at those meetings.
Who's behind it
Carlisle Area School District · The public school district that runs Mooreland Elementary. It is also pursuing other facility projects, but no official project page for this addition was found.
Around the web
- Carlisle school district has limited options on where to build new schoolThe Sentinel (Cumberlink)Names Mooreland as one of a few elementary sites with enough land to expand, and notes borough recreation use of land behind the school.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing new buildings, parking, drives and utilities that a municipality must approve before building.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins or drains that hold and slow rain runoff so it does not flood neighbors or streams.
- Utility extension
- New water, sewer or other service lines that connect new buildings to existing systems.
- Access drive
- A driveway or internal road that lets vehicles enter, leave and move around a site.
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: $7.5M
- ~107 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~53 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)