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Wellesley Track & Field project — details, details

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The following is an update on the Track & Field project from the Wellesley Department of Public Works. All photo credits to the DPW.

The track and field project has been progressing. Most of the synthetic carpet has been installed, but the carpet trimming and line marking work still remains and is expected to be complete within the next few days. The work on the donor wall, sound system, flag pole & scoreboard footings, drainage, electric conduits and the long jump sand pits remains to be completed.

Wellesley Track & Field
One of the two long jump sand pits being installed on the east side of the track this week. The base of the sand pit is covered with crushed stone for drainage purposes. A thick layer of sand will be placed over the crushed stone on the next step. The metal wall outlines the sand pit which will contain the sand from spreading beyond the border of the pit.

 

Wellesley Track & Field project
Crew members placing and leveling the sand in the long jump pit.

 

Wellesley Track & Field project
Metal sand pit covers will be used to cover and protect the sand pits from debris falling into the pit during non-use.

 

Wellesley Track & Field project
A supervisor (in center with yellow vest) using GPS (Global Positioning System) to pinpoint the location of the scoreboard footings before excavation. GPS relies on the triangulation link of the satellites orbiting above the earth and complex computerized calculations to pinpoint a location on the earth’s surface at a very high degree of accuracy and precision. This system is being used to help lay out the track, utilities, walls, footings and etc.

 

Wellesley Track & Field project
Workers laying out the Wellesley High School logo in the center of the field.

 

Wellesley Track & Field project
Workers installing the soccer line striping near the goal zone area.

 

Your comments and questions regarding the Wellesley High School Track & Field project are always welcome. Please call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 781-235-7600 x 3315 or email at gbruno@wellesleyma.gov.

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