Rosemont College Gets $1.5M For Cardinal Hall Expansion

ROSEMONT, PA — Rosemont College was awarded more than $1 million in state grants funding for a development project, State Rep. Tim Briggs (D-Montgomery) announced,

The money comes from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is administered by the Office of the Budget and funds economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects across Pennsylvania.

Rosemont College got $1.5 million to expand its Cardinal Hall, creating a community center to serve students and members of the local community.

The college's current Cardinal Hall will be "encased" with a new structure, as well as an additional upper level floor to create the community center.

The interior, except the eatery renovated in 2013, will be renovated and made handicap accessible.

All mechanical systems of the current facility will be replaced.

The new Community Center will be 73,405 square feet when complete.

It will house a community room, reception/common spaces, two dining areas, five smart classrooms, a board/conference room, a fitness center and yoga/aerobics room, locker rooms, a bookstore, offices and multi-purpose gathering rooms, storage rooms, and multiple restrooms.

"This infusion invests state money into our region, helping keep local taxes lower – and shows that our community has gained the attention of Governor Wolf as a terrific place to raise a family, go to school, work and much more," said Briggs said. "I applaud the administration for recognizing a wise project."