DACC plans 100,000‑square‑foot expansion to expand health, cosmetology and adult programs
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Officials shared plans from the Delaware Area Career Center for a roughly 100,000 sq ft capital project — 50,000 sq ft of new construction and 50,000 sq ft of renovation — to expand career and adult‑education programs; the center expects to self‑fund equipment and construction costs totaling roughly $38.4 million.
A representative shared details of a major capital project at the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) aimed at expanding career and technical education for Delaware County students and adults.
Speaker 4 described a roughly 100,000 square foot capital improvement that includes about 50,000 square feet of new construction and 50,000 square feet of renovated space to expand high‑demand programs such as healthcare and cosmetology and to create flexible, plug‑and‑play instructional labs. The presenter said total project cost with equipment is approximately $38.4 million, with construction costs around $33.2 million, and that DACC expects to self‑fund the work.
The board was shown slides and a handout; Speaker 4 said a ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for March and invited board members to attend. The presentation noted the project will create additional adult‑education capacity (Aspire/GED, EMT, fire programs) and reduce equipment duplication through shared 'learning commons' that multiple health courses can use.
Board members thanked presenters and asked for follow‑up information that the presenter said he would provide; the administration said it will share more details at a future board meeting at the DACC site.