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Soil tests show arsenic on stadium site; board approves further sampling as rendering cost debate continues
Summary
Kleinfelder testing found arsenic in initial samples for the athletic‑field project, prompting approval of additional sampling (up to roughly $88,500 total testing) and a broader discussion about whether to pay $10,000 for a full stadium rendering; PennDOT also requested a tiny parcel for a traffic signal with $2,600 compensation.
Staff updated the board on ongoing environmental and construction work tied to the district’s athletic‑field project. Kleinfelder’s initial testing identified naturally occurring arsenic at one site, and staff recommended proceeding with additional sampling at two more locations and the football field sidelines so the overall testing package would remain within an updated not‑to‑exceed cost of approximately $88,500.
A staff member explained the sequencing: the initial evaluation covered the key areas, but the arsenic result at Site 1 triggered additional sampling obligations to fully document the property so contaminated…
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