BP's focus on fields

This timely article appeared in the recent issue of The Almanac.  Please continue to let your Commissioner know that you support a turf project in Mt. Lebanon so that we can similarly maximize the recreational opportunities for our residents.  You can email all of the Commissioners at commission@mtlebanon.org. 

I've also copied the entire article here:

BP's focus on fields

By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

With the new high school building completed and opened, Bethel Park School Board is now focusing on completing the rest of the project.

The former campus has been demolished and plans call for the remaining site to be developed into a 378-space parking lot, eight tennis courts, three full-sized sports practice fields, a softball field and a new freshman baseball field.

Board members recently approved lighting for both of the upper level multi-purpose fields from Musco Lighting at a cost not to exceed $195,000, as well as a change order to have Clista Electric install the lights at a cost not to go over $116,468.

In addition, board members approved seeking bids for a concession stand facility, synthetic field scoreboard and a softball batting cage at a cost not to exceed $263,532.

Board members also approved a change order to replace the sod in the upper field with a synthetic surface at a cost not to go above $425,000. 

High school baseball coach Tony Fisher said the new fields will be a big improvement over the old campus sports facilities.

"The synthetic turf fields will allow ample opportunities for the high school baseball and softball teams to have practices when weather prohibits us from playing on our game fields." said Fisher.

The recreation facilities will be used not only by school district teams, but also by community recreational teams.