Wilkes-Barre Area School District Tennis and Baseball Design-Build | Plains, PA
Wilkes-Barre Area School District Tennis and Baseball Design-Build | Plains, PA
Location: Plains, PA
Client: Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Facility: Wilkes-Barre Area High School Tennis Courts and Baseball Field
Project Type: Design-Build
Sports: Tennis, Baseball
Surface: Acrylic Court Surfacing and Synthetic Turf
Scope: Site Work, Drainage System, Sub-base Installation, Grading, Turf Installation, Tennis Court Paving and Coating, Fencing, Ballfield Equipment, Lighting
Turf System: Dual-fiber synthetic turf with thatch zones
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed a design-build for Wilkes-Barre Area High School Tennis Courts and Baseball Field in Plains, Pennsylvania.
The Client
The project is located in the public school district situated in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which hosts a student body ranging from Pre-K through 12th grade.
The Challenge
This was the fourth phase of Keystone’s design-build work with the district, coordinating new tennis courts and a baseball field with their supporting equipment and lighting.
Construction Process
The sporting complex project consisted of several phases, starting with the excavation of the site work for both the tennis courts and the baseball field. A drainage system was installed, followed by the installation and laser grading of a stone-sub base system. Keystone installed premium dual fiber synthetic turf with thatch zones on the baseball field to ensure high-quality performance for the athletes.
The tennis court project involved installing new asphalt and a new acrylic surface coating. New netting was installed for the courts. Additionally, fencing was installed both around the field and the courts.
Two bullpen pitching mounds were supplied, and dugouts, a batting cage, and a scoreboard were installed for the baseball field. Afterward, Keystone Sports Construction installed the Musco lighting system around the tennis courts, providing the perfect lighting for night matches.
Project Details
- Excavation for the tennis courts and baseball field.
- Drainage and stone sub-base installation.
- Laser grading of the stone sub-base.
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf installation on the baseball field.
- New asphalt and acrylic coating for the tennis courts.
- Court netting.
- Field and court fencing.
- Two bullpen pitching mounds.
- Baseball dugouts, batting cage, and scoreboard.
- Musco lighting around the tennis courts.
Materials & Systems
- Dual-fiber synthetic turf with thatch zones.
- Asphalt court pavement.
- Acrylic court coating.
- Musco lighting.
Design Elements
- Tennis court lines.
- Custom baseball midfield logo.
- Alternating green turf panels.
- Blue and black foul-line areas.
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 should be planned alongside a new court surface? Court planning should account for drainage, access, fencing, net equipment, and any future lighting needs. Coordinating these features during design helps establish the scope before construction begins.