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Bryan ISD approves $697,664 turf replacement at Merrill Greene Stadium over safety and usage concerns
Summary
The board voted to award Paragon Sports a $697,664 contract to replace nine-year-old artificial turf at Merrill Greene Stadium after staff reported safety (GeoMax hardness) test results, high event usage and limited sponsorship success; bond funds will cover the cost if a corporate sponsor is not secured.
The Bryan ISD board approved a $697,664 contract with Paragon Sports to replace the artificial turf at Merrill Greene Stadium.
Athletics director Derek Rush told trustees the existing turf (installed in 2016) had reached the end of its lifespan given heavy annual use for practices, games and community events; staff cited safety concerns such as exposed fibers, grass pushing…
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