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Olson Sports Complex

K-12

The Challenge

Meeting the deadline for the upcoming football season was the top priority for the Olson Sports Complex in Palmyra, Nebraska. However, unprecedented site conditions due to historic rainfall delayed progress and put the timeline at risk. Despite the persistent weather challenges, the team adapted its approach to maintain momentum and deliver the facility in time for the first game.

Market

K-12

Project Scope

Baseball field

Synthetic turf football field

Running track

Concessions

Restrooms

Team rooms

Pressbox

Sports lighting

Parking lots

Stadium seating

Walking trails

Play area

Key Facts

This complex earned an award from the American Sports Builders Association in the Multi-Field Facility category.

The newly completed 400-meter track enabled the school district to host track meets for the first time in its history.

The complex was constructed with community in mind with easily accessible walking trails.

The Nemaha team was able to complete the football field in time for the first game of the season.

Challenge Met

Nemaha Sports Construction demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability. The team closely monitored weather conditions and maintained clear, consistent communication with the owner, providing updates on the challenges and proposed solutions. To recover lost time, Nemaha mobilized its workforce and equipment to accelerate progress as soon as conditions allowed. Crews worked extensive overtime, often focused solely on water removal and site preparation, to ensure construction could resume.

Through a combination of meticulous planning, dedication, and enhanced productivity, Nemaha successfully brought the project back on schedule, completing the complex in time for the first football game, and meeting both the owner’s expectations and the community’s needs.