In 2010 a serious effort to plan and build an indoor practice facility was alive and well. With $500,000+ in donations, booster club funds and budget money at hand, the original goal was a 50 yard enclosed field with no AC. The original site of interest was eventually nixed because of water and sewer lines underground, and the last planned location was across from the bus maintenance building where the buses are currently parked. With rising construction costs, the available money was only sufficient to build a 35-yard facility. Hardly acceptable to anyone.
One of the cool things about having a dedicated message board for 23 years is we can go back and revisit topics and conversations form years ago. 13 years ago we were discussing the initial effort to build an all purpose facility.
I don't take credit for any influence, ideas or results in the past or recent times, but this thread suggested a decent idea that started some conversations and actions back in 2010.
How close was this becoming a reality? This 2014 news report was exciting to read.
www.12newsnow.com
A 2015 story explains how the plans began to unravel.
And finally an article explaining the end of the efforts.
Now that the new schools are a reality, it's time for a renewed effort. A multi-purpose facility built on the band practice field would be a great spot within easy walking distance of the high school and field house. Band and all sports could use it as a refuge from the hot Texas sun. It could even be used as a community space for some events. Industry, local business, fans, deep pocketed alums, and creative fund raising ideas could make it happen. No other district in Texas needs or deserves it more than PNGISD.
One of the cool things about having a dedicated message board for 23 years is we can go back and revisit topics and conversations form years ago. 13 years ago we were discussing the initial effort to build an all purpose facility.
I don't take credit for any influence, ideas or results in the past or recent times, but this thread suggested a decent idea that started some conversations and actions back in 2010.
Dream of the Future: Indoor Practice Facility
The master site plan includes space for a 90 yard area that could be used for field events (discus and shot put) and an 80 yard practice field with a ten yard end zone. That's potentially a great spot for an indoor practice facility for football and other sports. A grass field for field...
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New Student Events Center
Did anyone see the article about tonight's school board meeting and what one of the items on the agenda was? An indoor student events center to be used by all the sports teams, band,cheerleaders,indianettes, etc. The funding is to come from all private donations. Sounds great to me--what does...
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How close was this becoming a reality? This 2014 news report was exciting to read.
PN-G ISD board hires architect for multi-purpose indoor facility
The Port Neches-Groves ISD board of trustees voted Monday to hire Beaumont architect Dohn LaBiche to design a multi-purpose indoor facility on the PN-G high school campus that can be used for all student activities, including football, softball, b...
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A 2015 story explains how the plans began to unravel.
PNG’s multi-purpose facility on hold - Port Arthur News
GROVES — Plans for a multi-purpose facility for Port Neches-Groves High School athletics to use during inclement weather is on the back burner with no immediate plans to revisit the issue. Cost coupled with the fact the district has other more looming issues such as overcrowding at the...
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And finally an article explaining the end of the efforts.
multi-purpose facility Archives - Port Arthur News
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Now that the new schools are a reality, it's time for a renewed effort. A multi-purpose facility built on the band practice field would be a great spot within easy walking distance of the high school and field house. Band and all sports could use it as a refuge from the hot Texas sun. It could even be used as a community space for some events. Industry, local business, fans, deep pocketed alums, and creative fund raising ideas could make it happen. No other district in Texas needs or deserves it more than PNGISD.
