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District updates public on turf and field projects; some sites delayed by soil and utility issues
Summary
District staff reported progress on multiple baseball, softball and football field projects across Calhoun County schools, but identified delays at Weaver and Pleasant Valley due to unexpected septic lines and unsuitable soils; turf installation is pending installers and weather.
District staff provided a multi-site update on athletic facility projects at Alexandria, Weaver, White Plains, Pleasant Valley and Welborn. Staff said most fields are substantially complete or nearing completion but several sites experienced delays tied to weather and unexpected site conditions. "We did not know that there were septic lines in the outfield of those two fields," a presenter said of Weaver, noting that the discovery required rerouting and caused schedule impacts.
The presenter described logistics for turf installation: once the turf crews arrive, some softball installations take about four days to complete, but wet weather and soil instability have slowed dirt work. Board members thanked facilities staff and noted the complexity of coordinating contractors, turf options and field logos.
