$110K Playground Addition For Special Needs Kids Coming To Hillsborough School

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Roughly $110,000 worth of playground equipment for students with special needs will be added to Triangle Elementary School.

"I think the additions to the playground will be a well received resource at Triangle school," said Superintendent Michael Volpe to Patch. "In the spirit of inclusivity, we are making sure that all of our students - especially those with special needs - have access to equipment and fun that will allow them to participate with all other students fully."

The Hillsborough Township Board of Education approved a proposal from MRC in Spring Lake for a total of $110,775.33 for the additional equipment at its Feb. 12 meeting.

"The equipment purchased will be added to the existing playground by adding appropriate equipment for our students with special needs who attend Triangle Elementary School," said Hillsborough School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Gerry Eckert.

Installation is expected to begin this spring and be completed by early summer.

The proposal includes the following items:

• GameTime - PowerScape Custom Designed 5-12 Unit - $53,104
• GameTime - 3 Shadow Play Tree Singles - $10,656
• GameTime - Ashiko & Dejembe Panel F/S - $2,365
• GameTime - Rockin Robin - $4,749
• GameTime - Pod (1'-0") - $483
• GameTime - Merry Go All w/5 Point Restraints - $11,032
• GameTime - by a certified GameTime Installer Includes: - $28,800
  • Unload and disposal of packing
  • Install thru dirt
  • Permits

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