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Board weighs bubble vs. field house to cover Wasatch High practice turf
Summary
Board members and district staff heard contractor presentations weighing an air-inflated "bubble" against a prefabricated metal field house and brick-and-mortar options. Staff said a prefab package was roughly $6 million while a bubble looked several hundred thousand dollars cheaper up front but could cost more over its lifecycle.
The Wasatch County School District board on March 2 heard preliminary proposals to enclose its high‑school practice turf, with presenters comparing an air‑inflated "bubble," a prefabricated metal field house and a brick‑and‑mortar structure.
Board members opened the discussion saying the turf needs year‑round, usable space and that the board had asked staff to investigate options. A presenter described a 28,000‑square‑foot enclosed plan that would provide about 50 playable yards across the turf, room for a full infield for baseball/softball practice and space for a weight room and observation area if the district opted for a two‑story build‑out.
Why this matters: the enclosed space would increase usable practice time through winter and spring, reduce schedule conflicts across teams and offer opportunities for additional…
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