Cheltenham SD outlines high school stadium upgrades, turf and expanded seating planned

Cheltenham School District officials and architects presented design and schedule details for a planned upgrade to the district high school stadium, including synthetic turf, an eight‑lane track, larger bleachers and a new gatehouse.

Laura Falligan, product manager at KCBA Architects, told the committee the project scope includes a "new synthetic turf multi sport field," increasing the track "from 6 to 8 lanes, which will be in more accordance with the PIAA standards," and new bleachers for approximately 3,000 spectators to allow separation of home and away fans. She said the gatehouse would include dual access toilet facilities — roughly 30 toilets — accessible from both the stadium and public sides, and concession counters but "no cooking items."

Why it matters: the upgrades change capacity and circulation at the stadium and are scheduled to align with the fall athletic season. The…