Wilson College Turf Field Design Build | Chambersburg, PA
Wilson College Turf Field Design Build | Chambersburg, PA
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Client: Wilson College
Facility: Kris’s Meadow Auxiliary Field
Project Type: Auxiliary Field Design Build
Sports: Soccer, Women’s Lacrosse, Field Hockey
Surface: Synthetic turf
Scope: Site Work, Drainage System, Sub-base Installation, Grading, Turf Installation, Graphics
Turf System: SpikeZone 2in w/ Thatch Zone
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed the design-build of Kris’s Meadow turf field at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
The Client
Wilson College is a historic liberal arts institution with a rich past and a growing athletics program known as the Phoenix. The 300-acre campus sits along the Conococheague Creek and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Challenge
As the school’s athletic program continued to expand, so did the demand for facilities capable of supporting its student-athletes and broader campus community. The school responded by investing in a design-build transformation of its athletic complex, featuring a synthetic turf field designed to deliver lasting performance, versatility, and an enhanced athletic experience.
Construction Process
This design-build project consisted of several steps, starting with the excavation of the site. A drainage system and a stone sub-base were then installed and laser-graded before the synthetic turf was installed. Afterward, Shaw Sports Turf’s SpikeZone turf system with a thatch zone was installed for the field. New chain-link fencing was installed around the perimeter of the field, and a new ballstop system was installed.
Materials & Systems
- SpikeZone 2in w/ Thatch Zone
Design Elements
- Midfield logo with “W” lettering
- Sports lines for soccer, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey
FAQs
What is GAME ON? GAME ON is a turf system from Shaw Sports Turf that uses tufted-in technology to design turf elements, tufting logos and lines into the turf and removing the need for inlaid turf seams. This improves field quality and safety while also streamlining the installation process.
What is a Design-build? Design-build is where one entity, the design-builder, enters into a single contract with the owner to provide both design and construction services. In all other project delivery systems, there are separate contracts for design and construction. The single contract for both design and construction is the design-build distinction.