Turf testing finds rising hardness values at Durango High; COO recommends proactive replacement planning
Testing showed Gmax rose from ~103 (2019) to ~153 (2025) with peaks at 164; staff said metrics remain below the 200 threshold but show degradation in shock absorption and ball‑roll tests and recommended design work and aiming for replacement in summer 2027 if funding is identified.
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Chief Operating Officer Chris Coleman presented results of field‑performance testing for Durango High School’s synthetic turf and urged the board to plan proactively for replacement.
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