Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School are considering replacing grass fields with artificial turf, following successful installations at their baseball and softball fields, reducing maintenance costs and offering durability. The proposed synthetic surfaces are set to be in place by the start of the football season, providing easier field maintenance and excited coaching staff anticipating the upgrade.

The Big Picture

The move to artificial turf not only cuts maintenance expenses significantly but also offers enhanced durability and consistency for sports activities at the schools, aligning with a broader trend in educational institutions adopting synthetic surfaces for athletic facilities.

By the Numbers
  • The cost for Liberty County High School's new field, including an eight-lane track, is $3.3 million
  • The total cost for both schools' synthetic fields is expected to be $4.78 million
  • The new surfaces come with a 10-year warranty
State of Play
  • Proposed synthetic turf installations anticipated to be in place by the start of the football season
  • Education special local option sales tax proceeds will cover the total cost of the fields
What's Next

If approved, the last event on the grass fields will be the May graduations before contractors begin work on installing the new synthetic surfaces, with completion expected before the football season.

Bottom Line

The proposed shift to artificial turf at Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School reflects a cost-effective and forward-looking investment in modernizing sports facilities to enhance durability and maintenance, providing a long-term benefit for the schools and their athletic programs.