JACKSON – Township officials recently released details of comprehensive upgrades at both the Jackson Justice Complex and the Holman Athletic Complex.
Mayor Michael Reina said the $2.9 million project were on budget “and on schedule with all major improvements being made at our sports complexes. The new turf field is already installed at the Holman Complex and we’re making great progress.
“It’s an exciting time for Jackson Township and for all our residents who will enjoy these upgraded facilities for years to come. Our investments in these facilities will keep our kids on the fields and off the streets, away from dangers that have no boundaries,” the mayor added.
The municipality’s update on the overall improvement efforts included all the major construction projects and noted that the dates may be impacted by weather and shipment of materials and are subject to change.
At the Holman Multi-Purpose Football Field:
• New turf field has been installed and is complete.
• Now finalizing follow-up details and quality review with vendor.
• Ball-stopper netting will be installed and completed within two weeks.
At the Justice Soccer Field:
• Turf install is nearing completion.
• Once soccer field is complete, crew will then move to eastern-most baseball field and begin turf installation immediately.
• Ball-stopper netting footings are now being installed. Net posts and netting to be completed within two weeks.
At the Justice Multi-Purpose Football Field:
• Turf was scheduled to arrive during the week of September 19 and installation was scheduled to start the day after it arrives.
• Tentatively scheduled to be completed within three weeks, or by October 7.
• All ball-stopper netting footings have been installed. Net posts and netting to be
completed within two weeks.
At the western-most baseball field at Justice:
• Turf was scheduled to arrive during the week of September 19 and installation of the turf was set to start the next day after arrival.
• Installation will be completed within two weeks, or by the end of September.
• All other site work has been completed, other than final install of field equipment.
At the eastern-most baseball field at Justice:
• Turf was scheduled to arrive during the week of September 26 and the turf would be installed the day after it arrives.
• Installation is expected to be completed within two weeks, or by October 7.
• All other site work has been completed, other than final install of field equipment.
“We will continue to make such investments. Doing so strengthens and unites our community,” Mayor Reina said.
The mayor also noted that he and the council worked in unison to award two separate contracts, totaling $2,898,413, to complete these major upgrades and improvements. The first contract, in the amount of $2,055,913, was awarded to Shaw Sports Turf of Calhoun, Georgia. To identify and secure well-qualified turf vendors, the township worked through a state co-op, available to New Jersey municipalities, counties and schools, which consists of state-vetted and state-approved suppliers.
The second contract for associated site work, in the amount of $842,500, was awarded to LandTek Group, Inc. of Bay Shore, New York. The solicitation and bidding process was managed by Jackson’s engineering firm of record, T&M Associates.
Township officials are requesting that all residents avoid these work areas throughout the duration of construction, as site work and synthetic turf installation continue at the sports complexes.
Any questions regarding the project should be directed to the Jackson Township Engineering Department (T&M Associates) at 732-908-4767.
