Construction Projects
A New Gazebo
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Almost exactly like the one on the right, Clymont's new gazebo is under construction south of the Hall. Last fall the area was filled in and allowed to settle over the winter. Already this spring, preparations are underway to pour the concrete base. Very shortly the metal frame and shell will be arriving from Arizona, where it spent a better winter than we did here. A local contractor for the manufacturer will be assembling everything when it arrives. Can't wait for the opening ceremonies!! |
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Outdoor Recreational Facilities Upgrades
The Clymont MultiPurpose Recreational Facilities Upgrade Project is a two year project and includes:
relocation of the diamonds to make better use of the space available and to eliminate the evening sun causing visibility and safety problems at 1st base on Diamond 1 (Diamonds 2 and 3 will be moved due north to put Diamond 2 into the extreme northeast corner of the property, and Diamond 1 will be reversed so that the third base lines on all diamonds will point due south from home plate),
installation of fencing around all three diamonds (new backstops with larger aprons to reduce foul balls into adjacent properties, higher fencing in front of dugout/bench areas for improved safety, 8 foot fencing on outfield arc at 275 feet from home plate in compliance with Softball Canada and Parkland County recommendations, 4 foot fencing with weeping tile caps in all other areas -- field dimensions are suitable for both fastpitch (FunBall League) and slowpitch,
installation of shale infields in all three diamonds to reduce maintenance (dragging shale is cheaper and easier than cutting grass) and to improve safety (playing surface is less irregular, reducing injury risks from "bad hops" and sliding into uneven surfaces at 2nd and 3rd bases),
installation of a soccer pitch (where Diamond 3 is now) sized for a U11 soccer game along its length or two U9 soccer games across its width,
upgraded outdoor washroom facilities (sorry - they're still outhouses, but the new ones will be more modern than the existing facilities and will have sanitizer stations to clean your hands),
miscellaneous other items needed to improve the grounds in general and to ensure the continued maintenance of the new facilities.
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