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As new turf is laid at the main stadium field at Minoru Park, track users are being advised to respect several safety precautions.
Photo by Don Fennell
New track rules in place during turf replacement
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Minoru Park has undergone significant changes in recent years. And the transformation is continuing.
The latest project is the replacing and upgrade of the artificial turf on the main field inside Clement Track. The track turf was itself replaced last summer.
At a cost of just over $1 million, the field will not only sport new turf when the project is completed—expected to be sometime in September—but also feature a new shock absorbing underlay. As well, the infill will now consist of thermoplastic elastomers instead of rubber from recycled tires used in the original change over to artificial turf in 2008.
City spokesperson Kim Decker said the typical life span for an artificial turf sports field is between eight and 10 years. She also noted the field, converted to multi-use artificial 12 years ago, has served as a major events location hosting such events as the 2020 Olympic Winter Games (Richmond O Zone), Richmond World Fest, opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 BC Seniors Games, and annual Halloween fireworks displays.
The field covers 10,000 square metres (107,639 square feet).
The public, and track users, are asked to adhere to several safety precautions for the duration of the work.
A plywood bridge will be installed across the eight track lanes, next to the grandstand, to allow heavy equipment to enter and exit the work zone. The bridge will prevent walkers and runners from being able to use the entire track. As a result, the remainder of the track is being divided into a one-way course as follows:
• Track users are to proceed in a counter-clockwise direction in four lanes, before the course turns around. They are then to proceed in a clockwise direction.
• Signage, fencing and directional arrows will be added to ensure the public is able to continue to use the track surface, while maintaining physical distancing.
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