Gale Wickersham Athletic Complex
K-12
The Challenge
This project presented several challenges, including modernizing outdated facilities while ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding community. The scope of work encompassed significant athletic field construction, facility upgrades, and enhancements to site circulation and access improvements, all while maintaining access and functionality for ongoing activities. Tight schedules, complex logistics, and the simultaneous management of diverse elements—such as synthetic turf installations and building construction —required precise coordination and problem-solving.
Market
K-12
Project Scope
Natural grass and synthetic turf softball fields
Natural grass soccer field
Synthetic turf football field
Running track
Stadium seating
Shade structures
Locker rooms
Ticket booth
Sports lighting
Fencing
Pressbox
Restroom/concession
Parking lots
Landscaping
Key Facts
Advanced scheduling minimized disruptions and kept adjacent facilities accessible throughout the project.
The three-phased project integrated structural upgrades, synthetic turf fields, new buildings, and landscaping.
Durable materials and creative engineering ensured a long-lasting, functional facility for the community.
Challenge Met
The project team addressed these challenges through innovative design, meticulous planning, and collaborative execution. Advanced scheduling and phased construction minimized disruptions to campus operations, ensuring adjacent facilities remained accessible throughout. Strategic engineering solutions allowed for the seamless integration of all athletic facility upgrades, including stabilization of subgrades, redesign of entrances and circulation paths, and the construction of versatile new buildings. Strategic landscaping, lighting enhancements, and architectural elements unified the complex, while the use of durable, high-quality materials ensured a long-lasting, sustainable result that met the diverse needs of the community.
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