Delaware County Council is no longer seeking to place a mental health facility in the old Don Guanella buildings adjacent to the Delco Woods park in Marple Township. The county posted an announcement on June 12, saying “the county has determined that the building located on the Delco Woods property is not a viable option for an LTSR [Long-Term Structured Residences] due to its physical condition and the costs of renovation.” Despite the change of course on mental health services, officials said they still plan to challenge Marple Township's rezoning of the property from institutional to open space.
Source: Delaware County & Marple Newtown Patch; 6/12/2024