Indian Stadium Renovation

[pngfan93]

I'll take more pictures Saturday.

 

[IndianFan]

Sounds good.

The district hasn't posted any new pictures in a week. That's no way to treat inquiring minds.

 

[pngfan93]

Here are the new pictures. They are continuing the demolition of the Cosmetology building, have demolished one of the ticket booths, and are moving the end zone stands (to the tennis courts, I believe).

 

[PNG1992]

every time I pass by the stadium I wish while they had the chance they'd go ahead and finish it with all the original perks they talked about. Its gonna be really really nice and I cant wait but I still wish all the "extras" werent being taken out of the plans, expecially all the bricks enclosing the stands.

They'll regret not finding a way to get it done in a few years....JMO.

 

[pngfan93]

While I feel the same way you do, the bricks surrounding the stands can be added later. The main thing that will have to stay as it is will be the press box -- 2 stories instead of 3. That is something we'll rarely ever realize as fans.

I thought it would have been nice to keep the "pro shop", but it was unnecessary. I was thinking of the possibilities of the things they could sell through it. Once again, if the necessity arises for one, it can probably be added later. Does anyone know, if any, how many high school stadiums actually have a pro shop?

I'm excited that we will be getting the video screen on the score board and an upgraded sound system. Though they are not included in the bond money, these are things that we will notice far more often than a 3 story press box.

I am remaining optimistic that the stadium will be everything the students deserve it to be. I am also remaining optimistic that other projects may be added to the stadium in the future either via another bond, or a little at a time out of the maintenance and operation budget. Heck, even allow advertising in the stadium to raise money for more projects. Let Coca-Cola put their name on the concession stands for a hefty price. We have some of the best attendance in the area. It would be advertising well spent for them.

 

[PNG Proud]

Why did they demo the Cosmo bldg.? For more parking?

 

[IndianFan]

pressbox

Look at page 9:
http://www.admin.pngisd.org/Bond_files/PNG_Stadium_VE_01-10-2008%20Final.pdf

 

[IndianFan]

Check this photo out.... puts it all in perspective.

http://www.admin.pngisd.org/Bond_files/ConstructionPics/AerialView_%20Footbal_%20Stadium.jpg

 

[pngfan93]

More pictures taken today. They've really slowed down. It looks like the demolition stage should be wrapping up soon. Hopefully we'll see some things start to get put in soon. The field looks leveled, and they have put fresh sand behind the visitors' side.

 

[IBLEEDPURPLE]

and then came the rain................

 

[IndianFan]

and then came the rain................

On the bright side, it give them an opportunity to get the grading and drainage system right.

 

[pngfan93]

It looks like they are beginning the rebuilding process. They have removed the track and put down gravel where the new one will go.

 

[pngfan93]

I went by again today. There wasn't really anything to take pictures of. It looks like they are going to install some drainage on the field (maybe). They have also laid the underground plumbing on the visitors' side. That's about all there is to report.

 

[Justafan]

http://www.panews.com/local/local_story_078223019.html

 

[PNG NDN Fan]

Discussion of a tentative football schedule had board members asking when a home game could be played in the new high school stadium which is under construction. A report indicated the project is going smoothly and progress continued over spring break. If good weather prevails, the project should be complete by Oct. 1 and a possible Oct. 10 homecoming game could possibly be at the stadium.

 

[pngfan93]

I drove past the stadium yesterday. There still isn't anything worthy of new photos; however, it looks as if they are ready to pour concrete on the visitors' side. Maybe we'll see that happen soon.

 

[pngfan93]

I drove by again yesterday. They have poured some concrete on the visitors' side. There is still more to be poured.

 

[WB/NDN]

Drove by today and US flag pole was setting the girders for the new scoreboard and screen where the endzone seats once were, and might I say they were very tall and massive. ;D

 

[pngfan93]

Good. I'll have something to take pictures of this weekend.

 

[pngfan93]

Here are the pictures of the posts for the scoreboard. There is also more work going on in getting the ground ready for the track and field as well as concrete preparation.

There are more pictures http://gallery.mac.com/cckmso/100701