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MHS Athletic Field Improvement Plan
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MHS Field Improvement Project - UPDATE During the February 27 meeting of the Board, David Horn of Architerra, PC, the architectural firm that is working with the Board and administration to plan improvements to the outdoor athletic facilities at MHS, made a presentation on the status of the project. The presentation outlined the shortcomings of the current athletic fields based on annual usage, the potential impact that artificial fields and lights can have on the overall campus as well as possible field locations and cost parameters. Architerra, PC Presentation to the Board on Athletic Facility Improvements at MHS Over the coming weeks, the Board and administration will work together to select the most cost effective option that will result in the greatest possible return on investment in terms of facility improvements, additional field space and program impact - both on the academic program and extracurriculars. Once a recommendation is prepared, the architect and Methacton officials will meet with Worcester Township officials in order to obtain any necessary approvals before the project may be bid. By unanimous vote during their regular meeting on October 25, 2011, the Methacton School District Board of School Directors approved an athletic field improvement and lights project at Methacton High School. These improvements are to include the installation of synthetic turf and stadium lights. |
