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Santa Fe unveils $1 million-plus multisport synthetic-turf field
Summary
City staff marked completion of a new multisport synthetic-turf field in Santa Fe, saying the facility will host soccer, football and potentially lacrosse and uses EcoTherm infill claimed to reduce surface heat by up to 30%. Hellas Construction was credited for building the field and Scott Overly was identified as the project manager.
City staff marked completion of a new multisport synthetic-turf field in Santa Fe, calling it a $1 million-plus facility for residents to use for soccer, football and potentially lacrosse.
"This is a really big thing for for Santa Fe and for Parks Division," said Speaker 1, a city staff member. Speaker 2, another city staff member who described technical details of the turf, said, "This is a multi sport, field, so we're gonna be not only just playing the soccer and football, but also we're gonna have lacrosse potentially. We want everyone to be able to play on this field. The field is brand new. It's a synthetic turf, the latest in the technology. So all of the colors that you see here are integral into the turf itself." Speaker 2 added that the product is not pink and described the infill as "what's called EcoTherm, and it allows for a potential reduction of heat index of up to 30%."
City speakers thanked Hellas Construction for building the field. "Scott Overly here was the project manager for this, event and in the construction of the field, and you've just done a fabulous job," said Speaker 3, a city staff member, referring to Scott Overly and the contractor. Speaker 4, a city staff member, called the facility "spectacular" and said it was ready for the first events: "It is ready for our first tip-off." Later, Speaker 4 described the project as "1 plus million dollar facility for all of Santa Fe to love, enjoy, bring your family, bring your kids, celebrate outdoor activities as we head for spring."
Discussion in the recorded remarks focused on the field's intended multiuse (soccer, football, potential lacrosse), the synthetic turf surface, and the EcoTherm infill stated to reduce surface heat. Speakers repeatedly framed the project as part of ongoing upgrades to recreational facilities in the Parks Division. The transcript records appreciation for the contractor and names Scott Overly as the project manager; it does not specify funding sources or a formal vote or ordinance authorizing the project.
The remarks recorded in the transcript consisted of short presentations and thank-yous; no formal motions, votes or escrow/contract details appear in the provided excerpt. The timeline for public use, programming schedules and funding breakdowns were not specified in the examined remarks.
