North East School District Stadium and Track Design-Build | North East, PA
North East School District Stadium and Track Design-Build | North East, PA
Location: North East, PA
Client: North East School District
Facility: North East High School Athletic Stadium and Running Track
Project Type: Design-Build
Sports: Football, Soccer, 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, Lighting
Turf System: Dual-fiber synthetic turf with a thatch zone
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed a design-build for North East High School Athletic Stadium and Running Track in North East, Pennsylvania.
The Client
North East School District serves a northwestern Pennsylvania community along Lake Erie. The area has a long agricultural history shaped by its lakeside setting.
The Challenge
Rebuilding the stadium required coordinating field removal, drainage, track construction, and event-area work within the same athletic facility.
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 and runway 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 new dual-fiber synthetic turf with a thatch zone to ensure high-quality performance for the athletes. Pole vault, high jump, long jump, and discus areas were then constructed. Two-component sandwich-style synthetic running track surfacing was added to the running track, high jump, long jump, and pole vault areas.
Afterward, perimeter fencing and Musco lighting were installed.
Project Details
- Removal of the grass field, existing track, and asphalt in the pole vault and runway areas.
- Drainage and stone sub-base installation.
- Laser grading of the stone sub-base.
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf installation.
- Construction of pole vault, high jump, long jump, and discus areas.
- Sandwich-style surfacing on the track, high jump, long jump, and pole vault areas.
- Perimeter fencing and Musco lighting.
Materials & Systems
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf with a thatch zone.
- Two-component sandwich-style track surfacing.
- Musco lighting.
Design Elements
- Custom midfield logo.
- “NORTH EAST” and “PICKERS” end-zone lettering.
- Alternating green yard line panels.
- Football and soccer lines.
- Custom track coloring with yellow exchange zones.
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.