Shikellamy School District Stadium and Track Design-Build | Sunbury, PA
Shikellamy School District Stadium and Track Design-Build | Sunbury, PA
Location: Sunbury, PA
Client: Shikellamy School District
Facility: Shikellamy High School Athletic Stadium and Running Track
Project Type: Design-Build
Sports: Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Track and Field
Surface: Synthetic Turf and Synthetic Running Track Surfacing
Scope: Site Work, Drainage System, Sub-base Installation, Grading, Turf Installation, Track and Event Areas, Fencing
Turf System: Dual-fiber synthetic turf
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed a design-build for Shikellamy High School Athletic Stadium and Running Track in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
The Client
The Shikellamy School District provides educational opportunities to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania students, serving a district population of over 22,000. Shikellamy High School is home to the Braves.
The Challenge
The stadium renovation required coordinating removal of existing surfaces, drainage, turf installation, and reconstruction of the track event areas.
Construction Process
The stadium design-build project consisted of several phases, starting with removing the grass field and the pre-existing track. Asphalt was removed from the pole vault, runway, and javelin areas along with the grass field, and a drainage system was installed. A stone sub-base was installed and laser-graded before the synthetic turf was installed.
Keystone Sports Construction then installed a dual-fiber synthetic turf product to ensure high-quality performance for the athletes. Pole vault, high jump, long jump, and javelin areas were then reconstructed. Two-component sandwich-style synthetic running track surfacing was added to the running track, high jump, long jump, and pole vault areas.
Afterward, both track fencing and perimeter fencing were installed.
Project Details
- Removal of the grass field and existing track.
- Asphalt removal from pole vault, runway, and javelin areas.
- Drainage and stone sub-base installation.
- Laser grading of the stone sub-base.
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf installation.
- Reconstruction of pole vault, high jump, long jump, and javelin areas.
- Sandwich-style surfacing on the track, high jump, long jump, and pole vault areas.
- Track and perimeter fencing.
Materials & Systems
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf.
- Two-component sandwich-style track surfacing.
Design Elements
- Custom midfield logo.
- “BRAVES” end-zone lettering.
- Alternating green yard line panels.
- Football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse lines.
- Blue track exchange zones.
- “SHIKELLAMY BRAVES” track lettering.
FAQs
What is design-build? Design-build brings design and construction services together under one contract with a single design-builder, giving the owner a coordinated team for planning and construction.
What determines whether a running track needs resurfacing or new paving? The condition of the surface and underlying asphalt guides the approach. Surface wear may call for resurfacing, while cracks or uneven asphalt may require repairs, milling, or repaving first.