Letter to the editor: What will $25 million for Norwin stadium do for the area?

Regarding the massive improvement planned at the Norwin football/sports stadium: $25 million for upgrades at a facility used by 15% of the student population? That number may be higher or lower. But the point is, what is the benefit of this investment?

Will it improve our standing locally, statewide or possibly nationally as a competitive sports facility? Is the facility used for post-competition to the regular season? Is Norwin School District compensated for that usage? Will it improve the education efficiency of our educators? Will it pay for itself in, say, five to 10 years?

Will it bring more permanent residents to our community? From what I’ve seen, there is a shortage of housing where people are wanting to move. North Huntingdon is a major landing spot for many. Yet our school board, community leaders, etc., seem to believe we need to invest in an entertainment facility to draw attention to an already existing monument. It wasn’t that long ago that a massive amount of money was used to “improve” this stadium. Did any of the previous improvements contribute to any type of championship?

These massive spending sprees help none of us. I’m all for paying aggressive educators. I’m also pro sports. Yet without education, sports will never succeed.

Jim Richardson

North Huntingdon