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Center Playfields Drainage Engineering Study <br /> <br />Project Description: <br /> <br />The project requested $40,000 of CPC funds for the hiring of an engineering firm to assess the <br />Center Playfields, between Worthen Road and Park Drive, to make recommendations for <br />drainage improvements at the site. This project qualifies for CPA funds because the study will <br />seek methods to preserve an existing recreational land resource which has deteriorated and <br />cannot be addressed through routine maintenance. The Center Playfields are a valuable <br />community resource which hosts a number of youth, adult, recreation and school activities <br />including football, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track, both for inter-scholastic <br />competition and for recreational activities. In addition, there is a new playground structure, and <br />the site also hosts the annual Lions Club Carnival. This recreation site was constructed many <br />years ago over a peat marsh and drains poorly, holding water for extended periods. It is a normal <br />occurrence for the grass fields and the playground area to consistently puddle after a rainstorm; <br />creating unsafe playing conditions, disuse, and turf deterioration - resulting in costly repair and <br />maintenance. <br /> <br />Study Objectives: <br /> <br />?? <br />Assess the entire site to determine the best drainage alternatives which may include, but <br />not be limited to, laser grading for proper surface flow, underground pipe systems for <br />subsurface drainage, water collection systems and proper discharge points. <br />?? <br />Design drainage systems to keep the water away from the fields and play areas. <br />?? <br />Design drainage systems to move the water off the fields and play areas in a timely <br />manner, thus providing safer turf and play areas for all participants. <br />?? <br />Reduce costly repairs and maintenance by properly draining the water from the turf and <br />play areas. <br /> <br />Project Value: <br /> <br />This project is of great importance and relevance to the community. The Center Playfields host <br />Lexington Little League, Lexington Girls Softball, Lexington High School Athletics (tennis, <br />football, soccer, field hockey, track), the Lexington Blue Sox, Pop Warner Football, adult and <br />youth tennis programs, and many other youth and adult activities. The playground also draws <br />many parents and children to the site. The track is used continuously throughout the day for <br />walking. The Center Playfields are centrally located in Town and the facility is a gathering place <br />for people of all ages. The Lexington Recreation Committee, the Recreation Department, the <br />School Athletic Department, Lexington Little League, Lexington Blue Sox, Lexington Babe <br />Ruth and DPW support this project. <br /> <br />The Community Preservation Committee recommends funding this request. <br /> <br />
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