James G. Pressly Stadium, Percy Beard Track Renovations
Estimated Timeline
| Construction Start | April 2023 |
| Goal for completion | February 2024 |
Partners
| Architects and Engineering | Level Architect |
| Construction Manager | Parrish McCall |
Estimated Budget: $4.1 million
Funding
- Philanthropic Support
I am very excited for the renovation of our facilities and the opportunities it will present for both the fan and athlete experience at James G. Pressly Stadium and Percy Beard Track
Project Notes
- A new timing and officials building will be added on the south end of the stands adjacent to the finish line.
- A permanent shade structure will be added over the starting block.
- Renovation of the restrooms and concession areas.
- The grandstand structure will undergo waterproofing.
Project Updates
May 2023: Demolition & Shade Structure Work
The demolition phase of the renovation project is underway at Pressly Stadium. Additionally, the construction team began work on a shade structure that will be added over the starting blocks located in front of the stadium stands.
June 2023: Pour Concrete Foundations
Aside from demolition, the first major step in new construction has commenced at James G. Pressly Stadium. In the month of June, concrete foundations will be poured and the area devoted to the new timing and officials building will start to form.
July 2023: Second Floor Steel Framing and Deck & Completion of Shade Structure
As people gaze upon the track, they can begin to gauge the size of the timing building as during the month of July the construction team began to add steel framework to the second floor of the building. Furthermore, July marked the completion of the Shade Structure which features eight brick pillars which encase eight steel beams that support the roof above. Underneath the roof one may notice the installation of two fans which will aid in keeping athletes cool when waiting in the queue of heats.
August 2023: Roof Deck Installation
During August a roof was added to the timing building. The roof itself is orientated at a slant and sits on top of the building with a slight overhang on each side.
September 2023: Exterior Framing
This month marked a point in the construction timeline in which one can witness the completion of the exterior of the timing building.
