2.) DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tomlinson Stadium Upgrades
As noted in the Executive Summary, the main upgrades to Tomlinson Stadium will be the installation of stadium lighting and artificial/synthetic turf. Although it is anticipated that the design consultant (A&E) will provide the expertise needed for all the proper specifications and best practices for the entire project, the following are general components/elements of the project. Demolition and Removal of Existing Track and Natural Grass Surface: The upgrades will require the demolition and removal of the existing track and base material, irrigation system, natural grass surface. It is assumed that excavation and rough grading will be required prior to trenching for all electrical and Internet needs (stadium lights, ticket booths, etc.) on the east side of the stadium. Stadium Lighting; There are variety of sports lighting and electrical designs for outdoor athletic facilities available in today’s marketplace. Advances in technology of illumination systems have improved the quality of lighting for player safety; reduced energy, maintenance and life-cycle costs; and reduced light “pollution” (spill) and glare. Although the upfront cost of LED (Light Emitting Diode) compared to Metal Halide is higher, the long- term cost savings due to life-cycle, maintenance, and reduced energy is significant. LED also allows for extreme cut-off, i.e., reduced light spill into surrounding areas. Initial plans contemplate a six-pole light system. Given the multi-sport use of the facility, the sports with the highest foot-candle recommendations are football and soccer at 75. Moreover, the NCAA recommends 75 foot-candles for football facilities with 5,000+ capacity. Artificial/Synthetic Turf: There are a number of artificial/synthetic turf systems and manufacturers, most of which use a synthetic fiber and infill mixtures of sand and granules of recycled rubber that provides traction and cushioning. These fields are generally laid over a crushed aggregate base with a drainage system on top of the natural subgrade. The turf field must meet NCAA Championship size specifications for football and soccer, and meet World Rugby IRB Regulation 22 1 and Law 1 of Laws of the Game 2 for size and impact specifications for rugby competition fields. Regular maintenance requirements for artificial/synthetic turf surfaces consist primarily of brushing, compaction relief, and redistribution of infill. This is minimal in comparison to the regular maintenance required for natural grass fields--watering, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and lining. Field Perimeter Fencing: Coated chain-link fencing, 48 inches in height, will be installed around the perimeter of the playing surface for field security and fan control. Entrance Gates, Ticket Booths, and Facility Perimeter Fencing: Four entrance gates will be constructed at each corner of the facility. The two gates on the west (home grandstands) side of the stadium will serve as main entrances and the other two gates on the east side of the stadium will serve as auxiliary entrances. The main gates will have two ticket booths per gate and will be equipped with electricity and Internet and/or wireless for access to ticketing system. The auxiliary entrances will have one ticket booth per gate that is equally equipped to access ticketing system. The entire facility will have eight-foot perimeter fencing to fully secure the facility.
1 http://playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/?documentid=57 , Regulation 22 articulates the standards relating to the use of artificial rugby turf. 2 http://laws.worldrugby.org/?law=1&language=en , Rule 1 defines the field of play for international rugby.
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