As an integral part of the development plan for their district-wide masterplan, Union County Public Schools selected CPL for an athletic field renovation and track expansion at Piedmont High School.
Client
Union County Public Schools
Location
Monroe, North Carolina
Total Project Cost
$2.2 M
Project Type
Athletic Fields, Athletics
Completed
2023
Size
N/A (8 Lane track and Synthetic Turf Field
Services
Architecture, Planning
Key Contact
Christopher Colby
Recognizing the pressing need for improvements, the district hoped to elevate the track from six to eight lanes; however, an unused concession building located too close to the track obstructed the new enlarged track.
Working with the District and FitFields athletic consultants, our K-12 team devised a strategic plan to address this obstacle by demolishing the old concessions building to create space for the desired track expansion. Additionally, the team evaluated several project timeline options that would afford the district adequate time to secure a grant for the replacement of their outdated grass field.
At the onset of construction, another issue surfaced with the soil revealing its unstable nature. This unforeseen challenge led to an immediate halt in construction, prompting CPL to collaborate closely with the district to establish the most suitable course of action. Within a remarkably short span of one week, the team successfully executed lime stabilization both effectively addressing the soil concerns and allowing the project to resume without any further delay.
