A demolition evaluation of the track and field has been completed, and the D2D campaign committee has hired a company for the demolition process. The purpose of the evaluation of the track was to search for hazardous materials such as asbestos.
“A couple of buildings, such as the warehouse located behind the bleachers, contained asbestos,” said athletic director Bill Haury. The finding of this material caused delay in the demolition. Retter, the construction company hired, will oversee all aspects of the demolition and building processes.
“The actual demolition shouldn’t take that long,” Haury said. Phase one of the D2D campaign is expected to be completed by August 18. This phase involves the demolition of the current site and installation of the track turf, bleachers, press box, restrooms, and lighting.
Many teams will have to adjust for the construction. Girl’s soccer practices will be moved to Estabrook Park, while the track and field team will hold for their outdoor season at either Riverside University High School or Whitefish Bay High School.
Kristen Obiakor, junior and track athlete, expressed mixed feelings about the upcoming season. She said, “I’m upset that I won’t be able to practice at home this year, but really excited for the new track.”
The softball field will be closed starting June 15, leaving the spring softball season unaffected. “I’m glad that I will be able to play on our home field for my final season of high school softball,” said Jordan Tetting, senior.
However, Haury said the summer leagues will need to move to other locations.
“Hopefully everything will be ready to use by the fall season in 2008,” said Haury. Shorewood will be holding many home games next year to help make up for the costs of having to use other facilities.
“My goal is to make the money up in two seasons,” said Haury.
