Cumberland County · Carlisle Borough · #3070
R&I Building Addition and Plant 5 Expansion
Carlisle Borough, PA · 119,649 sq ft non-residential, industrial
About this project
A land development in Carlisle Borough for a new 86,602 square foot pilot building, a 25,740 square foot expansion of the Research and Innovation building, and a 20,332 square foot addition to Plant 5. Parking, stormwater facilities and utility extensions are included, and the project is pursuing LEED Platinum certification.
Official description: Land Development plan for the construction of a new 86,602 s.f Pilot Building, 25,740 s.f Building expansion to the Research and Innovation Building and a 20,332 s.f addition to Plant 5 building. Included will also be parking lots, stormwater management facilities and utility extensions. This project will also be applying for LEED Platinum certification.
Filing history
- 2025-08-28 · #3070 · Submission · 119,649 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a land development in Carlisle Borough with three parts. One is a new 86,602 square foot pilot building, which is usually a place to test products and processes at small scale before full production. Another is a 25,740 square foot expansion of the existing Research and Innovation building. The third is a 20,332 square foot addition to an existing factory called Plant 5. In total that is about 119,600 square feet of industrial space. Parking, stormwater facilities and utility extensions are also included, and the project is pursuing LEED Platinum, a top green-building rating.
Carlisle Companies, a building-products manufacturer, announced a research center expansion in Carlisle, PA in 2024. That expansion is a $45 million-plus investment adding over 50,000 square feet of lab and work space. The announcement does not mention Plant 5, a pilot building or LEED, so it may be only part of this filing, and the link is not confirmed. No news coverage of opposition or hearings was found.
What it could mean nearby
- The records list parking and utility extensions, so some added traffic and utility demand on site is likely. No traffic study was found.
- Research and manufacturing expansion could add or keep local jobs, but no job numbers were found.
- Stormwater facilities are included to manage runoff from new paved and roofed areas.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-08-28, which indicates the land development plan is under local review. Typical next steps are borough planning commission and council review, then approval conditions, permits and construction. No approval or decision was found online.
- Aug 28, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the project
- May 2024 Carlisle Companies announced a $45 million-plus expansion of its Research and Innovation center in Carlisle, PA (possibly related)
Want to weigh in? Carlisle Borough's planning commission and borough council would typically review the plan, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings; check the borough website for agendas.
Who's behind it
Carlisle Companies (unconfirmed) · Carlisle Companies is a manufacturer of building products and construction materials with a research center in Carlisle, PA; county records do not name the applicant, so the link to this project is likely but unconfirmed.
Around the web
- Carlisle Companies to invest more than $45M in expansionPenn Business Report · May 3, 2024Reports a $45 million-plus expansion adding over 50,000 square feet at Carlisle's Research and Innovation center, with no mention of Plant 5 or LEED.
- Carlisle Companies Announces Plans to Expand Research and Innovation Center in Carlisle, PennsylvaniaCarlisle Companies · May 1, 2024Company announcement of the research center expansion in Carlisle, PA.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal plan review required when a property owner builds new buildings or substantially expands existing ones.
- Pilot building
- A facility used to test products or manufacturing processes at a smaller scale before full production.
- Stormwater facilities
- Basins, pipes or similar features that collect and slow rain runoff from buildings and pavement.
- LEED Platinum
- The highest level of a green-building certification that rates energy use, water use and materials.
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: $15.6M
- ~1,196 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~299 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)