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East Grand Rapids schedules Main Field turf replacement; Lakeside Elementary to add school-funded turf
Summary
Parks staff told the commission that Main Field turf replacement will begin next week, will require temporary fencing and construction access that will affect parking and pickup, and that Lakeside Elementary will add artificial turf paid for by the school district as a change order under the city's contract.
East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation staff told the commission on Sept. 22 that the Main Field turf replacement project will mobilize next week and is expected to take about four to five weeks, weather permitting.
The project will require temporary safety fencing around the field where it does not already exist and a construction access area for semi trucks delivering and removing turf materials. Parks staff said the parking lot will remain open but that certain pick‑up areas near the field will be disrupted while crews work.
"They will be mobilizing next Monday. That's possible. They'll start to deliver some safety fencing…
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