School District of Upper Darby in Pennsylvania finalizes acquisition of a closed hospital.

The Upper Darby School District has made a significant move towards improving its infrastructure, with the purchase of a property previously owned by Prospect Medical. The district acquired the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and two other structures on the Drexel Hill property, as well as properties at Lansdowne and Keystone avenues, for $600,000.

Located approximately a quarter-mile from Upper Darby High School, the properties will be used to fund various school renovation projects. The district plans to demolish the main hospital building, an adjacent medical office building, and a parking garage on a 7.73-acre lot. However, the district has not disclosed its plans for the demolished properties nor announced a timeline for the demolition.

The Crozer Health hospital, which was previously owned by Prospect Medical, has been closed since November 2022. In January, Prospect Medical filed for bankruptcy. The hospital's closure and the subsequent sale of the property to the school district mark a significant change for the local community.

The sale is expected to close by the end of March 2023. The district assures residents that the sale will not impact property taxes. The proceeds from the sale will be used to fund much-needed school renovations and infrastructure projects.

The Upper Darby School District is now the new owner of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and the adjacent buildings on the Drexel Hill property. The district looks forward to using the properties to improve its educational facilities and better serve the community.

As the district moves forward with its plans, it will be interesting to see how the former hospital property is transformed and how it contributes to the ongoing development of the Upper Darby School District.

School District of Upper Darby in Pennsylvania finalizes acquisition of a closed hospital.