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Board hears Arcaterra safety‑first plan for varsity baseball field, approves design contract
Summary
Arcaterra recommended safety and code upgrades to Middletown Area High School's varsity baseball venue, with a prioritized package estimated at about $1.04 million to $1.7 million; the board approved a $99,815 contract for Arcaterra to provide design through construction‑administration services.
Arcaterra landscape‑architecture principal Dave Horn presented a months‑long assessment and a safety‑first recommendations package for Middletown Area High School’s varsity baseball facility, emphasizing code compliance, player safety and improved spectator protection.
Horn told the board the steering committee narrowed a broad menu of options to focus on fixes that address ADA/access, grading and drainage, a new 30‑foot backstop, a 20‑foot protective fence in front of an elevated grandstand, dugout netting, rebuilt dual bullpens, a warning track and other safety items. He said the committee dismissed installing synthetic turf for the infield or outfield as “not cost‑effective…especially…
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