Orono, Maine -- Construction continues to progress at the 110,000-square-foot UMaine Field Hockey Complex, scheduled to open in August of 2023.
The facility will feature a top-tier synthetic turf playing surface with irrigation, bleacher seating for up to 500 patrons, and a new two-story press box flanked by spacious team areas.
The new grandstand and press box installation has been completed. Included in the new grandstand is a center section that featured stadium seating, a dedicated ADA and companion seating, and three points to enter and exit the seating area. The new press box features a storage room on the first floor, two dedicated rooms inside the press box, and a camera deck covered by a canopy.
The porous pavement was laid on June 12. The special type of pavement is used at top-tier Division I Universities to help maintain a firm surface but allows water to freely drain. Following pavement, there will be a thin runner layer and turf with "Maine" branding to complete the construction of the field.Â
Construction on the new sidewalks have begun, which includes new concrete pads in the team areas and grandstand pavilion areas.
The new UMaine field hockey complex is part of the University of Maine's transformative $110 million athletic facilities master plan. The initiative honors Harold Alfond's legacy of support for Maine education and athletics by providing modern facilities for all 17 varsity programs at Maine's only Division I athletic program, and improving the overall UMaine student experience.
In October of 2021, the Harold Alfond Foundation announced a historic $500 million investment in Maine and its people. The University of Maine System is to receive $240 million over 10-12 years, including $90 million in support for UMaine's $110 million athletics facilities master plan.
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