LYNCHBURG (WSLS 10) - For the first time in 75 years officials say the buildings, like the one used for concessions, are deteriorating and there are no locker rooms in the football stadium.
Project managers say construction will begin next month with improvements to concessions, ticket gates, restrooms, and the stadium's PA system.
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The first phase of renovations was completed last summer and involved upgrades such as the conversion of a grass field to artificial turf.
Construction for phase two is scheduled to begin in early July 2015 and should be completed by August 2016, according to Lynchburg Parks & Rec.
Improvements include:
- Significant renovation of the football stadium's main entrance. Once completed, the new entrance will include a new ticket booth, concessions booth, and restrooms.
- ADA accessible seating area and ramp on the home side stands
- Two-story facility addition behind the home side press box that will house a concessions booth, mens and womens restrooms, and locker rooms for the home team, away team, and officials.
- New scoreboard and audio system
Built in 1939, officials say the City Stadium Complex houses both football and baseball facilities. Over the years, both facilities have hosted a wide gamut of activities and special events. However, football field use was always limited by surface conditions which degraded exponentially with increased use.
The Football Complex is utilized primarily by the E.C. Glass and Heritage High School varsity football and soccer teams. Officials say Heritage High School will be using the refurbished football field as their primary field while the new Heritage High School is built. Heritage High School will hold the very first practice on this new turf on Tuesday, August 12.
The stadium will remain open during construction. Parks & Rec officials say precautions will be made to ensure fan safely and certain areas will be restricted.