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Construction
Progression |
Monday,
May 21, 2001
Construction
has just gotten underway. The infield still has the bleachers on it from
graduation. However, they have started digging outside of the tree line on
the final turn.
Monday,
June 4, 2001
They have cleared the top layer of the infield off and made large dirt
piles on the edge of the track. Base work will underway soon.
Monday, June 18, 2001
The old asphalt track is gone!
Monday,
July 2, 2001
Base work continues as a trench is dug in the middle for water and
electric.
Tuesday,
July 17, 2001
A large amount of dirt has been moved lately. They have dug
into the hill in order to widen the track to accommodate 8 lanes.
Wednesday,
August 1, 2001
Dirt continues to be moved. The bases for the light poles are
set and they should be standing tall soon.
Tuesday,
August 14, 2001
The lights are up and the steeplechase and long/triple jump pits are
in! Base work continues for the artificial turf.
Wednesday, August 29,
2001
The drainage system between the track and artificial turf is in and now you can
distinguish between the two.
Wednesday, September 12,
2001
Base work is nearly complete on
both the turf and the track. Concrete work has begun on the patio.
Tuesday, September 25,
2001
The e-layer for the turf and the asphalt base for the track are down.
The patio is nearly complete with the stairs.
Thursday, October 11,
2001
The fence around the track is up and the turf is being put down.
Friday, October 26, 2001
The Astro-Turf is down and the lines are almost complete. Track work
should begin soon.
Thursday, November 8,
2001
The Astro-Turf is complete with the lines. The black middle layer of track
is completely down. The red spray top should go down soon.
Monday, November 19,
2001
The final layer is down and the track is red.
The lines will be painted when the weather allows.
Wednesday, April 10,
2002
The
new facility is complete.