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Wissahickon proposes $370,000 14‑foot sound wall to bring Miller’s chiller into compliance
Summary
District staff told the board a 14‑foot wall and previously installed sound blankets should reduce noise from a Miller’s Middle School chiller enough to meet the Lower Gwynedd 7 p.m.–7 a.m. sound ordinance; the capital project is scheduled for a vote at the May 5 meeting.
The Wissahickon School District on April 28 reviewed a planned capital project to build a roughly $370,000, 14‑foot sound wall to reduce noise from a chiller serving Miller’s Middle School and bring the equipment into compliance with the Lower Gwynedd 7 p.m.–7 a.m. sound ordinance.
District facilities staff and contractors told board members the wall, combined with sound blankets already installed on the chiller, should lower measured levels enough to avoid potential fines and reduce neighbor complaints. Board Secretary Tim, speaking for facilities staff, said the acoustical consultant expects the wall to do the job: "He feels extremely confident at at the 14 foot that this will do it." The project is funded from the district’s capital budget and will be considered for approval at…
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