Upper Perkiomen School District Turf Replacement and Track Resurfacing | Pennsburg, PA
Upper Perkiomen School District Turf Replacement and Track Resurfacing | Pennsburg, PA
Location: Pennsburg, PA
Client: Upper Perkiomen School District
Facility: Stadium and Auxiliary Turf Fields and Stadium Running Track
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Field Replacement and Running Track Resurfacing
Sports: Football, Soccer, Unified Lacrosse, Field Hockey, and Track and Field
Surface: Synthetic Turf and Synthetic Track Surfacing
Scope: Two Turf Field Replacements and Stadium Track Improvements
Turf System: Legion Pro
Track System: Red Rekortan RT
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed replacements for the stadium and auxiliary turf fields and running track for Upper Perkiomen School District in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
The Client
Upper Perkiomen School District serves communities in Montgomery and Berks counties. Its origins trace to a joint committee formed by local school boards in 1952, which became known as Upper Perkiomen School District in 1966.
The Challenge
The project brought together replacement of two turf surfaces and renewal of the stadium track and event areas. Both fields required preparation of their existing stone bases and inspection of anchoring components, while retaining distinct sports layouts and graphics for the stadium and auxiliary field.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal and disposal of existing turf, along with reclaiming and recycling the existing infill. The existing stone base was then laser graded. Keystone then installed Shaw Sports Turf’s Legion Pro turf system for the field. For the stadium track, Keystone applied red Rekortan RT by Advanced Polymer Technology to the track oval and all event areas.
Project Details
- Removal and disposal of existing turf from the stadium and auxiliary fields.
- Reclamation and recycling of existing infill.
- Laser grading of stone base.
- Installation of Legion Pro synthetic turf on both fields.
- GMAX testing of both fields at completion.
- Application of red Rekortan RT to the stadium track oval and event areas.
Materials & Systems
- Legion Pro dual-fiber synthetic turf on both fields
- Red Rekortan RT track surfacing by Advanced Polymer Technology
Design Elements
- Both fields have sports lines for soccer, unified lacrosse, and field hockey
- Both fields have colored field borders and midfield logos
- Stadium field has sports lines for football
- Stadium field has colored end zones and “UPPER PERK” lettering.
FAQs
What does synthetic turf replacement involve? Turf replacement typically includes removing the existing surface, assessing and preparing the base, and installing new turf and infill. The exact scope depends on the field’s condition and the selected turf system.
When is resurfacing an option for a running track? Resurfacing may be appropriate when the underlying base remains sound but the running surface needs renewal. An assessment helps determine whether resurfacing, localized repairs, or full replacement is needed.