A new field turf surface will be installed on the grounds of Winkin Sports Complex by Husson University, Bangor to replace the one installed in 2002.

Several football, baseball and hockey players from the University teams avail the premises of the complex. This is why the educational institution is ready to bear a significant cost of $1 million for the same.  

“We’ve been preparing for this refurbishment for the last few years. The funding of this project will come from our reserve bursary,” said Frank Pergolizzi, Husson’s Athletic Director.  

The University expects the overhaul to commence as soon as the Baseball season of 2016.  

According to Pergolizzi, the process would take 6-8 weeks to conclude just in time for the first football practice in August.

This decision came about when the G-max testing of the field deduced that the durability of the field wasn’t optimum, thereby rendering it inflexible and calling for a replacement forthwith. Pergolizzi added that the crushed-stone compound from the warning track would have to be removed preceding the addition of a shock pad beneath the new surface.

Upon conference with the Woodard and Curran Engineering firm, several problems with the drainage were also unraveled. Pergolizzi said, “The drainage ends where the baseball warning track is. I was also told that the drainage pipe isn’t as wide as it should be and it will most certainly have to be replaced.”

This new turf project will enable the University to focus its attention on the maintenance of John P. Boucher Soccer Field.

Expressing excitement about the new project, the football coach, Gabby Price, said. “The old turf] has served its purpose tremendously. It made it possible to play three sports on one field. But the time is right to replace it.”

The refurbishment is aimed at making Winkin Sports Complex more efficient and athlete-friendly. To do so, there will be a warning track different in color from the field to help players gauge proximity to the fence.

 

Source : bangordailynews.com

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