Construction continues on two areas of the Trigg County High School campus with the recent dry weather helping expedite its progress.
Ground was broken in March on a two-phase project at and near Perdue Field. A new co-curricular building provides a permanent home for practices and storage for wrestling, cheerleading, archery, and band. A turf surface will allow several school organizations to practice indoors during inclement weather. The new building will also provide ground-level restrooms for activities at Perdue Field.
Trigg County Superintendent of Schools Bill Thorpe said progress on the building is coming along as well as can be expected.
click to download audioThorpe said large trucks will continue to enter and exit campus in the coming weeks from Lafayette Street.
The first phase of the project was completed in August when a new pressbox and concession stand was built, replacing 50-year-old buildings that were in poor shape. The press box has been used for four varsity football games and over a dozen lower-level and youth league games. Thorpe said they are still working to fine-tune some things.
click to download audioNew sliding windows and countertops that did not arrive in time for the start of the football season will be installed at a later date.
Work on the $6.2 million project should be completed in the spring.
